Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, has expelled six students over examination misconduct after an investigation found that they allegedly rewrote an examination at the private residence of a lecturer.
The students were sanctioned following the consideration of a report by the university’s Examination Misconduct Committee at the 167th Regular Meeting of the Senate held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
The university’s Public Relations Officer, Uredo Omale, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday.
According to the statement, the university management had on July 1, 2026, acted on credible information that a lecturer was allegedly coordinating students to rewrite an examination at his residence.
The lecturer, identified as Dr. Maji Okpanachi of the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, was subsequently arrested alongside some students and exhibits recovered from his residence behind the Police Area Command Office along Idah Road, Anyigba.
The matter was later referred to the Examination Misconduct Committee for investigation.
The committee reportedly confirmed the security report and considered confessional statements from the lecturer and students involved, alongside other available records.
The investigation established that some students had allegedly paid ₦10,000 each to rewrite BOT102 (Introduction to Plant Science) at the lecturer’s residence several days after the original examination had been conducted.
Related News:
Two Students Arrested as Kogi University Intensifies Crackdown on Cultism
Abducted Kogi varsity student found naked in Kwara
Gunmen Abduct Principal, Students During NECO Exam in Kogi
Following the findings, the Senate approved the expulsion of the six students involved.
The Senate also referred Dr. Okpanachi to the university’s Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee for appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the institution’s rules and regulations.
In a separate decision, the Senate approved the withdrawal of nine other students due to poor academic performance and failure to register for two consecutive semesters.
Reacting to the decisions, the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Senate, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to maintaining academic excellence, discipline, integrity and quality assurance.
He said the institution would not tolerate any action capable of undermining the credibility of its academic and examination processes.
The Vice-Chancellor commended the committees involved in the investigation, describing the outcome as a demonstration of the university’s determination to promote accountability and protect the integrity of its academic system.
The expelled students have been directed to surrender all university property in their possession, including identity cards and other official items, to the appropriate authorities before leaving the institution.
The university management urged students to remain focused on their studies, maintain good conduct and comply fully with the institution’s academic and examination regulations.
About the Author
