University of Abuja Expels 28 Students, Withdraws 15 Certificates Over Misconduct

The Senate of the University of Abuja has approved the expulsion of 28 students over offences ranging from cult-related activities and examination malpractice to drug possession and falsification of admission records.

The decision was reached at the institution’s 191st Regular Meeting held on January 28, 2026, at its main campus.

In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Information and University Relations, Dr. Habib Yakoob, the university said the action followed deliberations on the report and recommendations of the Student Disciplinary Committee (SDC).

According to the statement, the affected students were found guilty of serious infractions, including threat to life, conspiracy, burglary, theft, hostel racketeering, fighting, hard drug possession, and falsification of ‘O’ Level results uploaded to the university portal for admission.

Some of the students 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 allegedly ignored several notices to appear before the committee to respond to allegations against them.

However, nine students were cleared of wrongdoing 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, reaffirmed the university’s zero-tolerance stance on misconduct.

He stressed that maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment remained a top priority for the institution.

“The academic integrity of the university is sacrosanct, and we are determined that anyone who violates it will be appropriately sanctioned. Our goal is not only to enforce discipline but also to guide our students towards responsible citizenship and academic excellence,” he said.

Fawehinmi commended the Student Disciplinary Committee for its diligence and thorough handling of the cases, adding that the university would continue to strengthen counselling, student engagement, and orientation programmes to curb misconduct and promote responsible behaviour.