The years-long sexual harassment of female students in Nigerian universities constitutes a serious form of gender-based violence that university administrators appear to have failed in addressing; this was explained by applying the feminist and deterrence theories. The paper revealed that while social control mechanisms exist at Nigerian universities to handle female sexual harassment, there are still considerable issues with their efficiency. The paper suggests a complete reorganisation of the university’s quasi-justice system, the installation of security cameras, an increase in the number of security patrol vehicles, well-lit campus areas, stringent observance of the university’s dress code, and the promotion of victim advocacy.