The Senate of the University of Abuja has expelled 28 students over offences bordering on cult-related activities, examination malpractice, drug possession and threats to life.
The decision was taken at the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after deliberations on the report of the Student Disciplinary Committee.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr Habib Yakoob, the university said the affected students were found guilty of serious misconduct that contravened the institution’s rules and regulations.
According to the statement, the offences include assault, conspiracy, burglary, theft, falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded on the university’s admission portal, as well as possession and use of hard drugs.
“The affected students were found culpable of serious misconduct, including assault, conspiracy, burglary, theft, falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded on the university portal for admission, as well as possession and use of hard drugs,” the statement read.
In a related development, the Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates earlier issued to 15 former students who allegedly failed to honour repeated invitations by the disciplinary committee to answer allegations levelled against them.
However, nine students were exonerated after investigations found no evidence to substantiate the allegations against them, while 33 others were issued warnings for lesser offences, including hostel racketeering, conspiracy and fighting.
The Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, said the institution would not compromise its academic standards or tolerate actions capable of undermining campus safety and integrity.
He said, “The academic integrity of the university is sacrosanct, and we are determined that anyone who violates it will be appropriately sanctioned. Our goal is not only to enforce discipline but also to guide our students towards responsible citizenship and academic excellence.”
Fawehinmi added that the university was committed to sustaining a safe and conducive learning environment for both staff and students.
“We will continue to uphold discipline and enforce our rules and regulations without compromise.
“At the same time, we are strengthening student engagement, counselling and orientation programmes to promote responsible conduct and prevent future infractions,” he said.
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