The Senate of Federal University Dutsin-Ma has approved the rustication of 20 students found guilty of engaging in various forms of examination malpractice.

This was disclosed in a statement issued to journalists in Katsina by Nasiru Abdul.

Abdul said the decision was taken during the university’s 138th Regular Senate Meeting held on Wednesday.

According to him, the senate arrived at the decision after considering the report of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, which investigated allegations of examination misconduct involving the affected students.

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He said the Vice-Chancellor of the university and Chairman of Senate, Mohammed Khalid-Othman, explained that the action was taken in line with the institution’s regulations on academic integrity.

Abdul added that the decision was made pursuant to Section 13.3(c) of the university’s policy on examination irregularity and academic misconduct.

The vice-chancellor also commended members of the disciplinary committee for their diligence and commitment to upholding the institution’s rules.

According to Abdul, Khalid-Othman noted that the panel ensured due process, fairness, firmness and justice throughout the investigation.

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He said the senate’s decision was intended to serve as a warning to other students on the importance of complying with the university’s rules governing examinations.

“The decision is meant to send a clear signal to all students to brace up and do the needful, while also serving as a deterrent to those who may wish to cut corners by violating the university’s rules and regulations on examination conduct,” he said.

Abdul further stated that the university management confirmed that all the affected students were allowed to appear before the disciplinary committee to defend themselves before the final decision was reached.