Federal University Gusau rusticates 13 students for gross misconduct

In a press release issued on Wednesday in Gusau by the information officer of the University, Umar Usman, it was stated that the decision was reached at the 82nd meeting held on 5th July 2023.

He disclosed that the management had considered the report and recommendations forwarded to it by the Students Disciplinary Committee and expelled seven students, while six were rusticated for gross misconduct.

“The affected students were found guilty of various offences that contravened the laws and regulations governing the conduct of students in the University.”

“The expulsions and rustications were conveyed on 7th July 2023 by the University’s Acting Academic Secretary, Malam Mu’awiyya Bello, on behalf of the Registrar, Malam Yakubu Audu Anivbassa.”

The affected students were from the departments of Educational Foundation, Business Administration, Microbiology, Economics, Science Education, Plant Science/Biotechnology, and Political Science. Those who were rusticated received penalties ranging from one to two semesters.

“The students were punished for different offences/misconducts, including burglary and stealing, assault, circulation of unverified information via social media, and examination malpractice.”

“These offences have contravened the provisions of Section A, item (xxv), Page 62; Page 68, item (iv) on Regulations Governing the Conduct of Students; and Section L, Page 69 – 73, item (i – xxv) of the Students’ Handbook.”