The Senate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has approved the expulsion of 57 students found guilty of engaging in various forms of examination malpractice.
This was announced in a statement issued on Saturday by Hajiya Fatima Sanda, the university’s Head of Information and Protocol. According to the statement, the decision was reached during the 125th Regular Meeting of the Senate, following thorough investigations and recommendations by the University Central Examination Misconduct Committee.
The statement further disclosed that the committee had reviewed infractions across several faculties before presenting its findings. In addition to the expulsions, five other students were rusticated for two semesters covering the 2024/2025 academic session, with the cancellation of their affected examination papers. Two students also received official written warnings, which will now remain on their permanent academic records.
UMYU reiterated its firm stance on academic integrity, stressing that the disciplinary actions are part of its zero-tolerance policy on examination malpractice. The university noted that the measures are meant to safeguard academic standards and serve as a strong deterrent to future offenders.
“UMYU remains committed to upholding the sanctity of its academic processes and will not hesitate to penalize any act that compromises the integrity of its examinations,” the statement read.
Students were also urged to strictly adhere to academic regulations and shun any form of malpractice, as future violations would attract similarly severe consequences.
