The management of the University of Calabar has suspended nine students for two academic sessions over their alleged involvement in examination malpractice and the submission of fake academic results.

The decision followed the presentation of reports by the Ad-Hoc Senate Committee on Examination Malpractice and the Senate Students Disciplinary Committee at the institution’s 252nd Senate meeting.

According to the findings, five students were caught with unauthorised materials in the examination hall, while four others were found to have submitted forged results to the university.

After reviewing the reports and recommendations of the committees, the management resolved that the affected students be suspended for two academic sessions, with the suspension taking effect from the 2024/2025 academic year.

In a letter signed by the Registrar, Dr Chukwuka I Icha, the university confirmed the suspension.

The affected students are Akwuba Enestina of 300 Level Pharmacy; Udom Bomfon Iboro of 300 Level Pharmacy; Nwankwo Daniel of 200 Level Pharmacy; Ore Kolade Israel of 500 Level Pharmacy; Chisom Modestus Ejafa of 500 Level Pharmacy; Lazarus Victoria Ebogo of the Department of Home Economics, Faculty of Vocational Entrepreneurial Education; Ele Tina Godwin of the Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Biological Sciences; Ofem Favour Patrick of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Biological Sciences; and Makailu Nelly Pamilo of the Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts.

The management also directed the Heads of Department, the Deans of the affected faculties and the Acting Chief Security Officer to ensure full compliance with the suspension order.