UniAbuja Expels 28 Students Over Exam Malpractice, Cultism

28 students have been expelled by the University of Abuja administration for a variety of disciplinary offenses, such as exam misconduct, cult activities, and result fabrication.

The decision was made at an institution Senate meeting, according to reports.

The university’s acting director of information, Habib Yakoob, made this known in a statement issued on Sunday. He clarified that the action came after the Student Disciplinary Committee’s conclusions and suggestions were reviewed.

The statement claims that the impacted students were convicted of a number of crimes, including theft, burglary, conspiracy, assault, and threat to life. Others were connected to hard drug use and possession, as well as cult-related activities. It was also alleged that some of the students had uploaded phony O-Level scores to the university’s admissions website.

Some of the students were invited to come before the disciplinary committee multiple times, but they did not, the statement continued. Consequently, the Senate authorized the revocation of credentials previously granted to fifteen former students who disregarded the committee’s summons despite numerous warnings.

Nine students were exonerated of misconduct by the Senate after it reviewed more cases. However, for offenses like fighting, conspiracy, and hostel racketeering, 33 students were warned.

The university is still dedicated to maintaining a secure and conducive learning environment on campus, according to Hakeem Fawehinmi, vice-chancellor. “The school will continue to enforce its rules and maintain order at all levels,” he said.

Additionally, he expressed gratitude to the Student Disciplinary Committee for their efforts in thoroughly examining the issues that were presented to them. The vice-chancellor counseled students to act appropriately and refrain from doing anything that would interfere with their studies or hinder their academic advancement.