Kwara State University (KWASU) in Moro local government area, has expelled 175 students for violating the institution’s rules and regulations.
The expulsion was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by Dr. Saeedat Aliyu, the spokesperson of the university.
She said that the approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC), which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024.
The statement added that the expelled students were punished for offences ranging from examination malpractice, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations and possession of firearms.
“This is to bring to the notice of the public that the following 175 students have been expelled from Kwara State University, Malete, for various offences.
“The approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee SDC, which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024.
“The expelled students were penalized for offences ranging from examination malpractice, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations and possession of firearms.
“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 reads.