The management of Kwara State University, Malete, has expelled 175 institution students for various offenses.
The expulsion was contained in a statement signed by the institution’s acting Director of University Relations, Dr Saeedat Aliyu, which was made available to journalists on Monday.
According to the statement, the expelled students were penalized for offenses extending from examination malpractices, theft, and using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and illegal firearm ownership, among others.
The statement read, “This is to inform the public that the following 175 students have been expelled from Kwara State University, Malete, for various offenses.
“The approval of the expulsion followed the recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which held sittings between October 2021 and March 2024.
“The expelled students were penalized for offenses ranging from examination malpractices, theft, using fake results to gain admission, assault, fraud, belonging to unregistered associations, and possessing a firearm.
“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.”
