The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students for offences ranging from cult-related activities and examination malpractice to drug possession and threats to life.
The decision was reached during the institution’s 191st Regular Senate Meeting after the consideration of 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 said the affected students were found guilty of serious misconduct.
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 failed to honour repeated invitations by the disciplinary committee.
Additionally, nine students were cleared of wrongdoing after investigations, while 33 others received warnings for offences such as hostel racketeering, conspiracy, and fighting.
The Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, reiterated the university’s commitment to upholding academic integrity and maintaining campus safety, warning that the institution would not tolerate actions capable of undermining its standards.