By our Reporter
A university lecturer was handed over to the police after he was caught in a trap set by the husband of a married female student who accused him of demanding sex in exchange for approving her academic project.
According to reports online, the lecturer is the Head of the Department of History and International Studies at Northwest University, formerly Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, and also serves as a visiting lecturer at Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN).
The lecturer is accused of refusing to approve the student’s project for about two years because she allegedly rejected his repeated sexual advances.
Reports claim the woman later informed her husband about the alleged harassment, prompting them to devise a plan to expose the lecturer.
It was alleged that after exchanging messages with the student, the lecturer arranged to meet her shortly after Maghrib prayers for what was described as a sexual encounter.
However, when he arrived at the agreed location, he was confronted by the woman’s husband and several others, who assaulted him before handing him over to the police.
Meanwhile, Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria said Dr Gwadabe is no longer a member of its academic staff.
The university clarified that his contract as a visiting lecturer had expired and was not renewed, stressing that he was no longer in its employment.
Also reacting to the development, Northwest University Kano said it had taken note of the allegations circulating on social media and would investigate the matter in line with its internal procedures before taking any appropriate action.
