Bayero varsity expels 29, rusticates three for examination fraud

Bayero University Kano has expelled a total of 29 students for examination misconduct.

Similarly, the university has also rusticated three students and warned 15 others.

According to the university’s official News Bulletin dated July 5, 2024, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Tuesday, the decision was taken during the 413 meeting of the university’s Senate held on July 3, 2024.

“Bayero university Kano Senate at its 413 meeting held on July 3, 2024, expelled 29 students, rusticates three and warned 15 others for being found involved in examination misconduct,” the statement said in the News Bulletin signed by the acting Director, Directorate of Examinations, Admission and Records, Aminu Wada Kurawa.

Kurawa explained that the decision was in accordance with General Examinations and Academic Regulations and General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies.

The expelled students are Bashir Ahmad Auwal, Maria Micheal Ene, Chioma Rejoice Micheal, Jacob Oheji Obidikwu, Abubakar Sadiq Abubakar, Joshua Madugu Ugbede, Faruk Ibrahim Aliyu, Enabhurekhan Favour Thomas and Mukhtar Adebayo.

Others are Auwalu Abubakar, Abdulzeez Abiodun Abdulwasiyu, Comfort Joseph Abitu, Oche Emmanuel Abdulkarim, Muhammad Aliyu Abubakar, Susan Emmanuel, Rukayya Idris Muhammad, Kabiru Muhammad Jaen, Ibrahim Khalil Hamisu and Grace Ogar.

Also expelled are Sailuba Isah, Hajara Nasiru Rabiu, Hauwa Jibrin Muhammad, Asma’u Muhammad Jabbi, Abubakar Jamilu Danjuma, Laila Abdulrahman Adam, Asiya Musa Dauda, Maryam Maarufi Sabiu, Ene Ameh and Usman Lawan.

Those students who rusticated are Saleh Aliyu Idris (two semesters), Khalil Ado Ibrahim (one semester), and Yusuf Badamasi (one semester).

These exonerated because a case of examination misconduct could not be established against them are Rahamah Onono Bello, Amari Apphia Abu, and Orkuma Winifred Doobee.