ABIA: Abia State University Expels Twelve Students Over Criminal Offenses
12 Students From Abia State University (ABSU) Get Expelled For Criminal Activities And Offenses
Mary Nwaeze 
Recently, about twelve students from Abia State University Uturu have been expelled for their alleged involvement in various criminal activities, including the illegal possession of a firearm, according to reports from Naija News.
The university's decision, which was reportedly ratified by the University Senate, stems from a commitment to maintaining a safe and conducive learning environment. The statement released by the university indicates that four additional students have been suspended for offenses such as stealing, cultism, and other actions that violate their matriculation oaths.
The statement from the university administration reads: "The 266th Regular Senate of Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) has ratified the decision of Management to expel Twelve (12) students and suspend four (4) others for one academic session, for various offences in breach of their matriculation oaths."
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Management had previously reviewed and approved recommendations from the Senate Security Committee after conducting thorough investigations into cases involving serious offenses such as stealing at gunpoint, cultism, illegal possession of firearms, de-marketing the University, examination malpractice, and other violations against the affected students.
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The Vice-Chancellor, Distinguished Professor Onyemachi M. Ogbulu, emphasized his administration's zero-tolerance policy towards student criminality during the announcement. The statement also revealed ongoing investigations by the Senate Committee into alleged cases of extortion and sexual harassment by staff members. The Vice-Chancellor assured that anyone found guilty of such offenses would face appropriate punishments in accordance with the university's regulations.
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In response to inquiries, the Head of the Public Relations office of the university, Mr. Chijoke, stated that the number of students sanctioned by the Senate was higher than initially reported. He mentioned that a comprehensive list is being prepared and will be made public soon. The university, he affirmed, upholds a zero-tolerance stance on misconduct and is committed to applying necessary sanctions to maintain a disciplined academic community.
