UI expels 2 students, rusticates 5

The authorities of the University of Ibadan have expelled two students and rusticated five while 11 others were reprimanded for various offences. A report issued by the institution’s Registrar, Mr Olu Olukoya, and published in the University Bulletin, said the decision was the outcome of the meeting held by the Central Student Disciplinary Committee (CSDC). It said the offences committed by the students included gross misconduct, pilfering and examination malpractice. The rusticated students, it added, would stay out of the institution for two semesters. It added, however, that one student was acquitted.