The university’s Head of Information and Relations, Habib Yakoob, who disclosed this Sunday in Abuja, said the figure comprises 72 undergraduates and 28 postgraduate students.

According to him, five undergraduate students were rusticated for one academic session, three others for one semester while three had no case.

“Three postgraduate students were also rusticated for one academic session,” he added.

He explained that the Senate during its 174th regular meeting of November 6, 2019 considered the report and recommendations of the Central Examination Misconduct Committee and took the decisions after due diligence.

The spokesman added: “Among the undergraduate students expelled, 27 were in 400 Level; 19 in 300 Level, 16 in 200 Level, two in
100 Level while five others were in their fifth, sixth, and seventh sessions.

“The breakdown also shows that 47 of the expelled students were from Faculty of Science, 23 from Faculty of Management Sciences, 20 from Faculty of Social Sciences while 10 others cut across various faculties”

Yakoob clarified that the affected students had been directed to hand over any of the university properties in their possession, including identity cards, to their heads of departments and units.

“They were also advised to vacate the campus immediately.

“The University of Abuja wishes to reiterate that it is determined to ensure academic discipline among its staff and students and that those who violate the rules and regulations of the institution would be appropriately disciplined.”