The management of Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, has expelled 175 students for various offences that could contribute to increased insecurity if left unchecked.
The expelled students were penalized for offences including examination malpractice, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and possessing a firearm.
This was announced in a statement issued by KWASU’s spokeswoman, Saeedat Aliyu, on Tuesday.
Saving Point Media reports that insecurity in Nigeria is exacerbated by various criminal acts committed by youths in higher institutions, which authorities fail to address.
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These acts are sometimes noticed by parents but are either neglected or encouraged, leading to a wider spread of such behaviors in various institutions.
The university management stated that the expulsion was approved following the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024.
“The management of KWASU 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,” Ms. Aliyu said.
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