The Senate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has expelled 57 students over different kinds of examination malpractice.
Spokesperson of the university, Hajiya Fatima Sanda, announced this on Saturday in Katsina.
She said the he decision came during the Senate’s 125th Regular Meeting, following recommendations from the University Central Examination Misconduct Committee (UCEMC).
According to her, before taking the decision, the committee 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.
The statement which did not mention the nature of the examination malpractices, also disclosed that 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.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
