# Students sue university over expulsion

> Seven students demand reinstatement and N200m damages after university expelled them for alleged crimes.
- Title: Students sue university over expulsion · Premium Times Nigeria
- Summary: Seven students demand reinstatement and N200m damages after university expelled them for alleged crimes. Seven students expelled by Federal University Dutse…
- Keywords: federal university dutse, expelled students, nigerian university, student expulsion, n200m damages, criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, student handbook, chief magistrate courts, nigerian constitution, news, politics
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/918261-students-threaten-university-with-lawsuit-over-expulsion.html
- Author: Abubakar Ahmadu Maishanu
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:56:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: federal university dutse, expelled students, nigerian university, student expulsion, n200m damages, criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, student handbook, chief magistrate courts, nigerian constitution, news, politics
## 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
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.
## Key takeaway

Seven students expelled by Federal University Dutse for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery have sued for immediate reinstatement and N200 million in damages.