Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Kogi State, has expelled six students after an investigation found them guilty of serious examination misconduct involving the rewriting of an examination at a lecturer’s private residence.
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The university’s Senate approved the expulsion at its 167th Regular Meeting held on August 26, 2026.
The institution also approved the withdrawal of nine other students over poor academic performance and failure to register for two consecutive semesters.
The examination malpractice case reportedly began on July 1 when university management received information that a lecturer was coordinating students to rewrite an examination at his residence.
Security operatives subsequently arrested the lecturer, Dr Maji Okpanachi of the Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, alongside some students.
The incident involved the BOT102 examination, titled Introduction to Plant Science.
According to the university’s investigation, some of the affected students had allegedly paid N10,000 each to rewrite the examination at the lecturer’s residence days after the original examination had been conducted on campus.
The matter was referred to the institution’s Examination Misconduct Committee after the security operation.
The committee reviewed the available evidence, including security reports, records and statements from the lecturer and students involved.
Its findings were subsequently presented to the university Senate.
After considering the report, the Senate approved the expulsion of the six students.
The university also took disciplinary action against the lecturer involved.
The case has once again drawn attention to the serious consequences of examination malpractice in higher institutions.
Universities across Nigeria have repeatedly warned students that academic misconduct can lead to suspension, withdrawal or expulsion.
The case also highlights the responsibility of lecturers and academic staff to protect the credibility of the examination system.
Allowing students to gain unfair academic advantages does not only undermine the institution but can also damage public confidence in university qualifications.
For the affected students, the consequences are severe.
An academic shortcut that may have appeared attractive has ultimately resulted in the loss of their university education.
The university’s action sends a strong warning that academic success achieved through dishonest means can carry consequences far more damaging than a poor examination result.
As tertiary institutions continue to strengthen examination monitoring, students are being reminded that genuine preparation remains the safest path to academic success.
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