The Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Prof.
Cyril Ndifon, accused of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old 400-level student in
his office was yesterday suspended by the panel instituted by the school’s Vice
Chancellor, Professor Ivara Esu.
Professor Ndifon, who is the first professor
of Law from Cross River State, was briefly arrested and detained by the police
and later released on Wednesday before he was suspended yesterday evening by
the panel set up to investigate him.
The professor was accused by mother of the
victim, Mrs. Irene Akpan, in a letter sent to the university, alleging that the
incident happened between 3 and 5pm on August 29 at the dean’s private office
on the top floor of the faculty building.
According to the lady, Professor Ndifon
forcibly had sex with her daughter after a fierce struggle. The school
authorities confirmed receipt of complaints from the victim, while the police
also affirmed it but was quick to add that the matter was undergoing thorough
investigation.
-Vanguard
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