Abuja University Expels 28 Students, Withdraws 15 Certificates Over Cultism, Exam Malpractice, Drug Offences

The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over various disciplinary offences, including cult-related activities, examination malpractice, possession of hard drugs, assault, and falsification of admission records.
The decision was contained in a statement signed by Dr.

Habib Yakoob, Acting Director, Information and University Relations, on Sunday.
According to the statement, the resolution was reached during the institution’s 191st Regular Meeting held on Thursday, January 28, 2026, at the university’s Main Campus, following deliberations on the report and recommendations of the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).
The Senate disclosed that the affected students were found guilty of serious infractions such as threats to life, conspiracy, burglary, theft, hostel racketeering, fighting, and falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded on the university portal for admission. Some were also sanctioned for failing to honour repeated invitations by the disciplinary committee.
In a related development, the Senate approved the withdrawal of certificates of 15 former students who failed to respond to several notices to appear before the committee.
However, nine students were exonerated after investigations, while 33 others received warnings for less severe offences.
Reacting to the development, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Prof. Hakeem Babatunde Fawehinmi, reiterated the university’s zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, emphasizing that maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment remains a top priority.
He stated that the academic integrity of the institution is sacrosanct and that anyone found violating it would be appropriately sanctioned. He added that the university’s goal is not only to enforce discipline but also to guide students toward responsible citizenship and academic excellence.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the Student Disciplinary Committee for its diligence and thorough handling of the cases, noting that the institution would continue to strengthen counselling, student engagement, and orientation programmes to curb misconduct and promote responsible behaviour.