BUK expels 60 students for exam misconduct 2026
Summary
BUK Senate expelled 60 students over alleged examination misconduct, after its 431st meeting on 7 Jan, 2026.
- Decision: 431st Senate meeting, Wed, 7 January 2026
- Affected: 60 students across various departments
- Basis: committee recommendations; Senate approval
- Rules cited: GEAR 20.17 (Ai-xiii); GRGPS 3.4.2 (Ai-xi)
- Names: listed in the images attached below
Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has announced the expulsion of 60 students drawn from various departments, over alleged involvement in examination misconduct.
The decision came from the University Senate; it was taken at the 431st meeting held on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, after the relevant academic and disciplinary committees submitted their recommendations.
What BUK Senate decided
The Senate stated that the affected students were found culpable of different forms of examination misconduct, and the committees recommended expulsion in line with the university’s extant regulations. The Senate then took action based on those recommendations (the process is clear, and it is on record).
Regulations cited in the decision
BUK said it acted under the following provisions, as applicable:
- Category 20.17 (Ai-xiii) of the General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR)
- Section 3.4.2 (Ai-xi) of the General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies (GRGPS)
List of expelled students
The expelled students are listed in the images attached below.
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