- Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students due to various infractions, including exam malpractice, theft, and admission fraud
- Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the acting Director of University Relations, announced the expulsions in a statement released on Monday, July 8
- The expelled students were found guilty by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee following sittings held between October 2021 and March 2024
Kwara state - Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for various infractions.
One of the infractions is exam malpractice.
As reported by Punch, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the acting Director of University Relations, disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, July 8.
The statement outlines that the students were expelled for offences including exam malpractice, theft, admission fraud using fake results, assault, fraud, involvement in unregistered associations, and illegal possession of a firearm, Leadership reported.
The statement reads:
“This is to inform the public that the following 175 students have been expelled from Kwara State University, Malete, for various offences.
"The approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024.
“The expelled students were penalised for offences ranging from examination malpractices, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and possession of a firearm.
“The management of Kwara State University wishes to reiterate its zero-tolerance for all acts of indiscipline as the institution stands firm on producing graduates who are excellent both in character and in learning.”
Road crash claims 19 lives on Jebba Road in Kwara
In another development, no fewer than 19 people have lost their lives and five sustained injuries in a fatal accident at Kanbi village, new Jebba road in Kwara state.
As reported by Legit.ng, the spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the tragic incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. A blue Iveco trailer with no registration and a white Toyota Hiace bus with registration number LSD363YE were involved in the accident.
The FRSC spokesperson said the injured victims are receiving treatment at the Orisun Ayo hospital while one dead person has been deposited at the mortuary, Leadership reports.
.. Source: Legit.ng
