The clash occurred on Monday afternoon and has left one of the lecturers, Varnesio Riek, hospitalized with serious injuries. According to eyewitnesses and internal university sources, the conflict had been brewing for weeks before it erupted into violence.
It is alleged that Adhar Madut Chier, one of the lecturers, had issued repeated warnings to his colleague, Varnesio Riek, to stay away from the student in question — claiming she was his girlfriend. However, Varnesio reportedly disregarded the warnings, maintaining that he was also in a romantic relationship with the same student and had no intention of ending it.
Tensions reportedly came to a head near the Faculty of Education, where a heated argument between the two escalated into a physical confrontation, drawing attention from students and staff. Security personnel intervened, but not before Varnesio sustained injuries that required immediate medical attention.
The university administration has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident, but sources close to the disciplinary committee indicate that both lecturers may face suspension pending an internal investigation.
Students at UBG are expressing shock over the event, with many criticizing the lack of professionalism and calling for stricter conduct rules for academic staff. “Lecturers are supposed to guide and mentor, not fight over relationships with students,” one third-year student told reporters.
As investigations continue, questions remain not only about disciplinary action but also about the ethical responsibilities of educators in maintaining boundaries with students.
