Nigerian university student hospitalised after hot water attack by colleague

A female student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, Chinedu  Nwagbuo, has been hospitalized in Umuahia following an attack by another student who poured hot water on her.

Nwagbuo, a 200-level student, was reportedly scalded during an altercation with a 100-level female student.Although specific details surrounding the incident remain unclear, it was gathered that the hot water caused burns to the upper part of her body.

According to a report by Daily Post, the suspect has been taken into custody by the police to aid ongoing investigations, while friends, relatives, and fellow students have continued to visit Nwagbuo at the hospital.

The university management is yet to officially comment on the incident.