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Summary: Cornelius Chidebelu Eze, a lecturer at Paul University, Awka, and a priest of the Awka Diocese Anglican Communion, has been arrested after being caught red-handed attempting to force himself on a female student.
Cornelius Chidebelu Eze, a lecturer at Paul University, Awka, and a priest of the Awka Diocese Anglican Communion, has been arrested after being caught red-handed attempting to force himself on a female student. This information was contained in a video circulated on social media on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
According to the viral online footage, Cornelius had arranged a sex-for-grade meeting with a female student whom he had allegedly been making persistent sexual advances towards, at a laboratory on campus. Unknown to him, the student had informed earlier students of his behaviour, and a plan was in motion to expose him. Some students reported that he always harasses female students, which led to the students’ plan to catch him red-handed.
Once inside, the suspect reportedly removed his clothes and attempted to force himself on her. The student raised an alarm, and students who had been waiting outside rushed to the laboratory door, which had been locked from the inside. As they forced the door open, Cornelius made a desperate escape by jumping through the window. He fled the scene in only his underwear, leaving behind his vehicle and personal belongings.
Prior to the incident, the case was reported to the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Paul University, Venerable Professor Obiora Cyril Nwosu. The lecturer was accused of demanding sex in exchange for grades or to pass courses. Upon receiving the report, the VC involved some top school officials, and a decision was made to set up an operation to verify the allegations.
As at the time of this report, Cornelius has been caught and apprehended by the relevant authorities.
