UNILORIN Expels and Rusticates 19 Students for Alleged Offences
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State has expelled and rusticated 19 students, including six final-year students, for various alleged offences.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), located in Kwara State, has taken disciplinary action against 19 students, including six final-year students, for their alleged involvement in various offences. This announcement was made in a press statement issued by the Director of Corporate Affairs of the University, Kunle Akogun, on Monday.
The decision to expel or rusticate the affected students was reached following recommendations from the Students’ Disciplinary Committee during its 220th/221st meeting. The approval for these actions was granted by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Wahab Egbewole, SAN.
The statement outlined a range of offences committed by the students, including misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion, assault, beating a fellow student, admission racketeering, and other forms of misconduct.
Penalties for these offences varied, with some students facing rustication for either one semester or one academic session, while others were expelled from the institution altogether.
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The affected students span across different academic levels, including 100, 200, 300, and 400 Levels, indicating that disciplinary action was taken regardless of the students' academic progression.
UNILORIN maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and unethical behavior among its students, aiming to uphold academic integrity and foster a conducive learning environment for all members of the university community.
The University encourages all students to abide by the established rules and regulations governing their conduct on campus, reminding them of the serious consequences that may result from engaging in misconduct or violating university policies.
UNILORIN remains committed to promoting discipline, integrity, and excellence among its students, ensuring that the values of the institution are upheld and respected at all times.
For further inquiries or clarifications regarding the disciplinary actions taken, students and the public are advised to contact the Director of Corporate Affairs or the Office of the Vice Chancellor for official information.
UNILORIN continues to prioritize the welfare and academic success of its students while maintaining a firm stance against any form of misconduct or wrongdoing within the university community.
