The management of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has expelled three students caught with firearms during the recently concluded Students’ Union Government (SUG) elections.
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Michael Awoke, made the announcement during the inauguration ceremony of the new SUG executives held on campus over the weekend.
Awoke said the university would not tolerate any form of cultism, violence, or intimidation on campus, adding that the expulsion of the students was intended to serve as a stern warning to others.
“This issue of cultism is banned in Ebonyi State University as long as I remain the Vice Chancellor,” he declared.
According to the VC, the students were arrested by the Police after being caught with guns and live ammunition during the SUG election.
They were alleged to have fired shots to scare students and attempted to attack the Dean of Student Affairs.
“This issue of coming to the university environment with guns must stop. The use of firearms to intimidate my lecturers or manipulate grades must stop immediately,” Awoke said.
He emphasized that anyone found guilty of cultism, examination malpractice, or weapon possession would be expelled without hesitation.
“By the powers vested in me as the Vice Chancellor of Ebonyi State University, these students are hereby rusticated. They are no longer my students,” he said firmly.
The university disclosed that the expelled students are already facing legal proceedings in a competent court, assuring that the law would take its full course.
“Being a student does not give you the license to carry firearms and threaten others especially during elections. This is unacceptable, and justice will be served,” Awoke added.
The Vice Chancellor urged students to pursue their academic goals in peace and avoid associations that could ruin their future.
