Lecturer Smashes Student’s iPhone 13 Pro Over Exam Cheating Allegation—Sparks National Debate

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A heated controversy is sweeping across social media after a viral video showed a Nigerian lecturer smashing a student’s iPhone 13 Pro for allegedly cheating during a test. The incident, which reportedly occurred during a university examination session, has triggered widespread outrage and debate over discipline, authority, and personal property rights on campus.

In the now-trending clip shared by @dammiedammie35 on X (formerly Twitter), the lecturer is seen confiscating the phone from the student mid-test before angrily destroying it in front of the entire class. According to witnesses, the student had been using the device to look up answers during the examination, in direct violation of test rules.

The iPhone 13 Pro, valued at over ₦1 million, was completely damaged—an act that stunned fellow students and has since sparked outrage online.

Critics are calling the lecturer’s response extreme and unlawful, saying he had no right to destroy personal property. “That’s criminal damage. The lecturer should’ve handed the issue to school authorities, not take justice into his own hands,” one user argued.

Others defended the lecturer’s action, applauding his firm stance against cheating and claiming it sends a strong message in a system plagued by academic dishonesty.

The university where the incident occurred has yet to release an official statement, but legal experts are weighing in. Some suggest the student may have grounds for legal action, citing the destruction of private property as a punishable offense under Nigerian law.

As the debate rages, the video continues to spread rapidly, drawing nationwide attention and raising urgent questions about how far educators should go in enforcing academic discipline.

Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.