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FUD expels 20, rusticates 15 over exam malpractices

According to the statement, the school also approved the exoneration of two students.

• March 4, 2026
Federal University Dutse
Federal University Dutse

The Senate of Federal University, Dutse, has approved the expulsion of 20 students and rustication of 15 others over their involvement in various examination malpractices.

This is contained in a statement signed by the director, academic affairs, Nora Dannatta, and issued in Dutse by the university’s director of public affairs, Abdullahi Hahaha-Bello, on Wednesday.

The statement disclosed that the action was based on the recommendations of the Senate committee on examination misconduct for the second semester, 2024/2025 academic session.

It further explained that the senate also approved the exoneration of two students and a written warning to three others.

“The decision was in accordance with the categories of offences and punishments governing both the undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

“And Those affected were drawn from various faculties and departments of the university,” it added. 

(NAN)

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