The Senate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University (UMYU), Katsina, has expelled 57 students for their involvement in various examination malpractice offenses.
The decision was announced in a statement released by the university management and signed by Hajiya Fatima Sanda, Head of Information and Protocol, on Saturday, August 2, in Katsina.
According to the statement, the expulsions followed recommendations from the University Central Examination Misconduct Committee (UCEMC) and were ratified during the Senate’s 125th Regular Meeting. The committee conducted thorough investigations into reported infractions across multiple faculties before reaching its conclusions.
Additionally, five students were rusticated for two semesters (2024/2025 academic session), with their examination papers canceled. Two other students received official written warnings, which will now remain permanently on their academic records.
UMYU emphasized that these disciplinary measures reflect its firm commitment to upholding academic integrity.
“UMYU remains dedicated to preserving the sanctity of its academic standards and will not hesitate to sanction any actions that compromise the integrity of its examinations,” the statement said.
Students were urged to strictly adhere to academic regulations and avoid any form of malpractice, with a warning that future violations will attract equally severe penalties.
