Nigeria, Feb. 14 -- The Management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has expelled Precious Mbakwe, the student who was captured assaulting a lecturer in a viral video.

In a letter signed by the university registrar, Victor Modebelu, and addressed to Ms Mbakwe, the university said the student disciplinary committee found her guilty of assault on a lecturer, Chukwudi Okoye.

The letter titled "Expulsion from Nnamdi Azikiwe University", also noted that the student violated the Students Disciplinary Regulations particularly Regulation 4 (SDR).

It added that the expulsion takes effect immediately.

"Consequently, the acting Vice-Chancellor has, on behalf of the University Senate, approved the committee's recommendation that you be expe...