The management of Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 students for committing various offences. This announcement was made in a statement signed by the acting Director of University Relations, Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, and released to journalists on Monday.
According to the statement, the offences committed by the expelled students included examination malpractices, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and illegal possession of a firearm.
“This is to inform the public that the following 175 students have been expelled from Kwara State University, Malete, for various offences,” the statement read. “The approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024.”
The university management emphasized its strict stance on discipline and its commitment to producing graduates who excel in both character and academics. “The management of Kwara State University 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,” the statement concluded.