A second year student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, identified as Chioma, has allegedly poured hot water on the president of her hostel, identified as Mark.
A Facebook source, Valentine Mbadugha, said the female student also stabbed him.
The disagreement between both students was said to have started over sanitation on school hostel where both of them lived.
The incident occurred on Saturday, at Twins Fall Lodge, Ifite-Awka.
Chioma was said to have reacted violently when Mark reminded her of her duty to join others in ensuring that the hostel was kept clean.
Though details of the attack is still sketchy, Mbadugha said Mark had been taken to a local hospital for medical attention.
The state police command’s spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent Tochukwu Ikenga could not confirm the incident as at the time of filing this report.
