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Outcry As Officials Cut University Students’ Braids (Video)
By Benjamin Abioye
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A shocking video of university staff cutting off female students’ long braids has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage across social media.
The unsettling footage, showing several students standing as their braids are being chopped off by university staff with scissors, has left many questioning the motives behind such actions. While the exact reason remains unclear, it appears that the haircuts occurred during an exam week at an undisclosed university, leading to speculation that the students’ hairstyles violated some form of dress code.
The video quickly caught the attention of social media users, and the reactions were swift and vocal. Some users found the situation baffling, like capry_sunn, who posted, “Still hard to understand what long hair can do to your education sha when you nor dey enter lab.” This comment captured the confusion many felt, questioning how a student’s appearance could interfere with their academic performance, especially during exams.
Others took a more critical stance, with deevee_dolly suggesting that the incident was rooted in discrimination. “Just women hating on the younger ladies… that’s all,” she commented, hinting that the staff’s actions were driven by negative biases against young women and their appearances.
The incident also prompted some to question whether certain policies were being enforced fairly. helmaqueen1 humorously wondered, “If my natural hair was that long, would they still cut it? ”, raising doubts about whether natural hair would face the same treatment as braids, and whether the actions were consistent or arbitrary.
Meanwhile, chinekeboytv expressed deep frustration at the situation, writing, “For inside UNIVERSITY??? Na Mumu the worry them… All my lecturers respected me during my school days. No be because I dey open eye, but they knew my eyes are opened more than the other ones… we really came to learn.” His comment underlined a broader concern that this was a case of disrespectful behavior toward students in an academic setting, where appearance should not overshadow the focus on education.
Finally, princess_starrrrrrrrrr sarcastically asked, “Na reverend sister exam dey wan take? Why cutting their braids?” This comment captured the disbelief of many, who saw this as an overreach of authority in a space where students should be encouraged to focus on learning, not judged for their hairstyle choices.
This incident has ignited a larger conversation about appearance-based discrimination in schools and universities. The viral video has left people questioning the fairness of such practices and demanding greater clarity from the institution involved. As reactions continue to pour in, many are hoping this will prompt a reevaluation of policies that can have such a significant impact on students’ lives.
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