Ambrose Alli University Punishes 27 Students Over Examination Fraud Allegations
Ambrose Alli University has rusticated 27 medical students over alleged examination misconduct and impersonation. The affected students, from departments including Nursing, Anatomy, Medical Laboratory Science, Human Physiology, and Medicine and Surgery, were suspended for two to four semesters following recommendations by the university’s disciplinary committee. Four students were cleared of wrongdoing, while the sanctions will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session.
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Ambrose Alli University has rusticated 27 students from its College of Medicine over alleged examination misconduct and impersonation, according to the institution’s management.
The affected students, who are in 300, 400 and 500 levels, are drawn from several departments within the college, including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Medicine and Surgery. The university disclosed that the disciplinary action followed the approval of recommendations submitted by the Mobile Disciplinary Committee of the College of Medicine for the 2024/2025 academic session.
In a statement signed by the university registrar, Mrs. Oluwayomi, and made available to journalists in Benin City through the institution’s Head of Information, Protocol and Public Relations, Otunba Mike Ade Aladenika, the university revealed that 31 students were initially investigated.
Out of the 31 students, 27 were found culpable and rusticated for periods ranging from two to four semesters, while four students were exonerated.
A breakdown of the affected departments showed that 14 students were from the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, with one eventually cleared of wrongdoing. Ten students were from the Department of Anatomy, where three students were exonerated. The remaining students included one from Nursing, three from Human Physiology, and three from Medicine and Surgery.
The institution stated that the rustication will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. During the punishment period, the affected students will not be permitted to participate in any internal or external examinations.
The university further directed that some students would not have their courses upgraded, while the result of one student would remain uncomputed until the rustication period is completed. Meanwhile, one of the exonerated students was reportedly warned by the university, which also ordered that his mobile phone be returned to him. The management said the notice serves as official information to the affected students, their parents and sponsors, relevant university authorities, and the general public.
