The management of the University of Abuja has expelled 28 students over various acts of misconduct, including examination malpractice, cultism and the falsification of admission records.
The decision was taken during a recent Senate meeting of the institution, as disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Director of Information, Habib Yakoob.
According to the statement, the disciplinary action followed the consideration of reports and recommendations submitted by the university’s Student Disciplinary Committee after investigating several cases.
Yakoob stated that the offences committed by the affected students ranged from threats to life, physical assault and conspiracy to burglary and theft. Other violations included involvement in cult-related activities, possession and use of hard drugs, and participation in examination malpractice.
The university further revealed that some of the expelled students were accused of uploading forged ‘O’ Level results to the admission portal, while others failed to honour multiple invitations to appear before the disciplinary panel.
In a related development, the Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates earlier awarded to 15 former students who reportedly ignored repeated summons from the disciplinary committee.
However, nine students investigated in connection with the allegations were cleared of any wrongdoing and exonerated. Additionally, 33 students were issued formal warnings for offences such as conspiracy, hostel racketeering and fighting.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Hakeem Fawehinmi, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to maintaining discipline and upholding academic integrity. He emphasized that the institution would not compromise its standards and pledged continued efforts to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.
Fawehinmi also praised the Student Disciplinary Committee for its diligence and urged students to act responsibly to avoid jeopardising their academic careers.