The Senate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, has approved the expulsion of 57 students for involvement in various forms of examination malpractice.
This was contained in a statement issued in Katsina on Saturday by Hajiya Fatima Sanda, the institution’s Head of Information and Protocol.
According to the statement, the decision was reached during the Senate’s 125th Regular Meeting, following recommendations from the University’s Central Examination Misconduct Committee.
It added that, prior to the decision, the committee had investigated infractions across multiple faculties.
The statement further revealed that five other students were rusticated for two semesters (2024/2025 session), and their affected examination papers were cancelled.
It also disclosed that two other students received official written warnings, which will now remain permanently on their academic records.
UMYU emphasised in the statement that the measures reflect its zero-tolerance policy for examination misconduct, adding that they are intended to serve as a deterrent to others.
“UMYU remains committed to preserving the sanctity of its academic standards and will not hesitate to sanction any act that undermines the integrity of its examinations.
“Students are urged to adhere strictly to academic rules and avoid any form of malpractice, as future violations will be met with equally strict consequences,” the statement added.
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