BUK Dismisses 60 Students Over Alleged Examination Malpractice

Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has officially dismissed sixty students from the institution following confirmed cases of examination malpractice across various academic departments.

The decision was reached during the university Senate’s 43rd statutory meeting, which took place on January 7, 2026. At the meeting, the Senate carefully reviewed reports, findings, and recommendations submitted by appropriate academic committees and disciplinary panels set up to investigate the allegations.

According to information released by the university, the affected students were found guilty of engaging in acts that violated established examination rules and academic integrity standards. These actions were deemed serious enough to warrant dismissal in line with the institution’s regulations.

The development was made public through an official statement shared on Bayero University, Kano’s verified Facebook media platform on Friday. The announcement emphasized that due process was followed before the final decision was taken.

In the statement, the university noted that after a thorough evaluation of each case, the Senate approved the dismissal of all sixty students based on existing examination laws governing the institution.

“After a comprehensive review of the reported cases, the Senate approved the dismissal of the students in strict compliance with the university’s examination regulations,” the statement explained.

BUK further clarified that the disciplinary action was executed in accordance with the provisions outlined in its General Examinations and Academic Regulations (GEAR). For students enrolled in postgraduate programmes, the decisions were also guided by the General Regulations Governing Postgraduate Studies (GRGPS), where applicable.

The university reiterated its commitment to maintaining academic standards and upholding the principles of fairness, integrity, and discipline within the academic environment. It stressed that examination malpractice undermines the credibility of academic qualifications and will not be tolerated under any circumstance.