University Student expelled for filming dying colleague, and posting it on TikTok
DELSU Expels Student For Filming Viral TikTok Video of Dying Colleague
University Student expelled for filming dying colleague, and posting it on TikTok
The management of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has expelled Ezi Ugoma, a 300-level student from the Department of Microbiology, after she was accused of recording a dying student at the university’s health centre and uploading the video to TikTok.
According to the institution, Ugoma’s actions amounted to gross misconduct and a violation of the university’s matriculation oath. The disciplinary decision followed her appearance before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which found her guilty of the offence.
Details of the decision were contained in a letter dated October 21, 2025, and made available to journalists on Thursday.
The letter, signed by the Principal Assistant Registrar, Ughwumiakpor A., noted that the case was reviewed during committee sittings held on August 21, 22, and 25, 2025. It stated:
“You will recall that you appeared before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee held on Thursday, August 21; Friday, August 22; and Monday, August 25, 2025, to defend yourself against the following allegations: (i) Act of gross misconduct; (ii) Breach of matriculation oath arising from inappropriate filming with a mobile handset of a dying student at the University Health Centre, which was posted on TikTok.
“After due consideration of the committee’s report, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel O. Asagba, has approved the recommendation that you be rusticated for four (4) semesters for the offence of assault, with effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. Accordingly, you are hereby rusticated for four semesters and are to resume studies in the 2027/2028 academic session.”
Copies of the disciplinary letter, Ughwumiakpor added, were sent to Ugoma’s sponsor and other relevant university departments.
However, the university’s decision has drawn criticism online. ARISE News presenter Rufai Oseni took to X (formerly Twitter) to condemn the punishment, describing it as “unjustifiable.”
In his post, Oseni appealed directly to the Vice-Chancellor to reconsider the case, noting that his earlier attempts to reach the university through social media had not received a response.
“Good morning, sir. How is work and family? I trust all is well. I’m writing to you this morning regarding an unjustifiable two-year suspension given to a 300-level Biotechnology student from Delta State University, Abraka, over a video she uploaded on TikTok warning girls against abortion, as clearly stated in her caption,” he wrote.
“Attached to this email are the video and the suspension letter. I have already sent them to you on Instagram, but you have yet to respond. Please, sir, do not allow this injustice to stand, as this young lady’s future is about to be shattered.”
Oseni further alleged that the student’s stepfather had reacted harshly to the incident, saying:
“In addition to the pandemonium, her stepfather has told her to kiss her education goodbye and prepare to return to the village. Please, sir, intervene. We need your help.”
