From Premium Times Nigeria · Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu · · 1m 50s
Students sue university over expulsion
Seven students demand reinstatement and N200m damages after university expelled them for alleged crimes.
In brief
Seven students demand reinstatement and N200m damages after university expelled them for alleged crimes. Seven students expelled by Federal University Dutse for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery have sued for immediate reinstatement and N200 million in damages. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Students threaten lawsuit
Seven students expelled by Federal University Dutse have served the institution a pre-action notice demanding immediate reinstatement and N200 million in damages.
Expulsion reasons
The university expelled students after a police report indicted them for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery.
Students' legal claim
Their counsel described the expulsion as hasty, uninformed, and a breach of the Nigerian constitution.
No court conviction
The lawyer stated no competent court has convicted the students of any crime.
Disciplinary committee
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The university’s disciplinary committee did not invite students to defend themselves before expelling them.
Charges differ
The charges in court differ from the armed robbery allegations cited by the university.
Courts lack jurisdiction
Chief magistrate courts lack jurisdiction to try capital offences such as armed robbery.
Reputation damage
The students’ names, photographs, and academic records were published across news platforms, causing severe psychological trauma.
Demand for reinstatement
The students demand special arrangements to write exams, a public apology, and N200 million in damages.
University response
The university’s spokesperson could not be reached for comments on the development.
Expulsion details
On 16 September, the university published the names and photographs of seven students in its internal bulletin.
Alleged offences
The students were expelled for criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, cultism, drug abuse, cyberbullying, and attempted sexual assault.
Expulsion outcomes
Twelve students were expelled, and five others were rusticated for various offences.
Here's the gist
Seven students expelled by Federal University Dutse for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery have sued for immediate reinstatement and N200 million in damages.
