20 Students Expelled for Exam Malpractice at Federal University Dutsin-Ma

The Senate of Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State expelled 20 students after they were found guilty of various forms of examination malpractice following a disciplinary committee investigation.

The Senate of Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State has expelled 20 students after they were found guilty of engaging in different forms of examination malpractice.

The decision was announced in a statement released by the university’s Director of Information and Protocol, Nasiru Abdul, who said the action followed recommendations from the Students’ Disciplinary Committee after completing its investigation.

According to the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Mohammed Khalid Othman, who also chairs the Senate, the punishment was carried out in line with Section 13.3(c) of the institution’s policy on examination irregularities and academic misconduct.

He praised the disciplinary committee for carefully carrying out its responsibilities while ensuring fairness, due process, and justice in handling the cases.

The Vice-Chancellor added that the decision was meant to warn students against violating examination rules and to discourage others from trying to gain unfair advantages. The university also reminded students that they must attend at least 75 percent of their lectures to qualify to sit for examinations.

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SOURCES: ALLSCHOOL, INDEPENDENT