The Bayero University Kano (BUK) has approved the expulsion of 171 students over the falsification of admission entry qualifications.
The decision was reached during the institution’s 433rd Senate meeting, following findings from the Senate Committee on Entry Qualification Irregularities.
According to a statement published in the university’s weekly bulletin, the affected students were found to have submitted forged credentials during their admission process, in clear violation of the institution’s academic regulations.
The university explained that the offence contravenes Section 20.7, Category A (vii) of its General Examinations and Academic Regulations, which prescribes expulsion for such misconduct.
BUK noted that the affected students cut across various departments and levels, adding that the move forms part of ongoing efforts to sanitise its academic records and uphold institutional standards.
In a related development, the Senate also approved the expulsion of Yusuf Muhammad Sani, a student from the Department of Civil Engineering, over alleged involvement in the physical assault of invigilators during an examination.
The university said the incident disrupted the conduct of the examination and breached its code of student discipline.
The management reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining academic integrity, warning that violations of its rules would continue to attract strict sanctions.
KHADIJAH ALIYU
