The University of Abuja has expelled 28 students for offences ranging from cultism and examination malpractice to drug possession and threats to life, the institution has confirmed.
The decision was taken at the university’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting following a report by the Student Disciplinary Committee, a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Director of Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, said.
“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 added.
The Senate also approved the withdrawal of certificates previously issued to 15 former students who failed to respond to repeated invitations by the disciplinary committee.
Nine students were cleared 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, said the university would not compromise its standards.
“The academic integrity of the university is sacrosanct, and we are determined that anyone who violates it will be appropriately sanctioned,” Prof. Fawehinmi said. “Our goal is not only to enforce discipline but also to guide our students towards responsible citizenship and academic excellence.”
He added that the institution remains committed to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment for students and staff.
“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,” the Vice-Chancellor said.
The expulsion is part of the university’s renewed crackdown on indiscipline amid growing concerns over cultism, examination fraud, and other criminal activities within tertiary institutions nationwide.
