Dare Babalola
No fewer than 57 students of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina were rusticated over involvement in examination malpractice.
A statement by the institution’s Head of Information and Protocol, Hajiya Fatima Sanda on Saturday revealed that the massive expulsion was approved by the school’s Senate during its 125th Regular Meeting.
The statement added that the decision followed the recommendations from the University Central Examination Misconduct Committee.
Sanda noted that the institution had earlier investigated infractions across multiple faculties.
The statement further revealed that five other students were rusticated for two semesters (2024/2025 session), with their affected examination papers cancelled while two others received official written warnings, now permanently on their academic records.
In the statement, UMYU emphasised that the measures reflect its zero-tolerance policy for examination misconduct, adding that it was 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 have been 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 said.
