UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA EXPELS 28 STUDENTS OVER CULTISM, EXAM MALPRACTICE, DRUG OFFENCES
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over offences ranging from cult-related activities and examination malpractice to drug possession and threats to life.
The decision was reached at the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after deliberations on a report submitted by the Student Disciplinary Committee.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, the university disclosed that the affected students were found guilty of serious misconduct.
According to the statement, the offences include 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 Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates earlier issued to 15 former students who reportedly failed to honour repeated invitations by the disciplinary committee.
However, nine students were cleared of wrongdoing after investigations, while 33 others received warnings for offences such as hostel racketeering, conspiracy, and fighting.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, reaffirmed the institution’s zero tolerance for acts capable of undermining academic standards and campus safety.
“The academic integrity of the university is sacrosanct, and we are determined that anyone who violates it will be appropriately sanctioned,” he said.
“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 remains committed to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for both students and staff. He noted that while discipline would be strictly enforced, the institution is also strengthening student engagement, counselling, and orientation programmes to promote responsible conduct and prevent future infractions.
The move signals a renewed crackdown by the university management on indiscipline, amid growing concerns over cultism, examination fraud, and other criminal activities in tertiary institutions across the country.
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