A wave of disciplinary action at Confluence University of Science and Technology has brought issues of student conduct into sharp focus, with the institution expelling four undergraduates and rusticated one over a mix of offences—led by allegations of lesbianism, alongside cases of violence and cyber misconduct.
The decisions, ratified at the university’s 30th Regular Senate Meeting on April 29, 2026, followed investigations by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee, reflecting what the management describes as a firm stance on maintaining order and moral standards within the campus environment.
At the centre of the development are two 200-level female students—Ezekiel Precious Omeneke of Economics and Aku Joy Chinyere of Accounting—who were expelled over alleged involvement in lesbianism, according to official correspondence signed by the Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs), Mr Eli Gbadafu.
But the disciplinary sweep extended beyond that case.
Also expelled was Musa Abdulhakeem Onimisi, a 200-level Petroleum and Gas Engineering student, for alleged physical assault and stabbing of a fellow student—an incident that underscores growing concerns about campus safety.
In a separate case tied to digital misconduct, Dominion Kolade A., a 200-level Physiotherapy student, was expelled for allegedly cloning and circulating photographs of two female students without their consent, raising questions about privacy and the misuse of technology among undergraduates.
Meanwhile, Agbakaru Kosikochukwu, a 200-level Radiography student, was handed a one-session rustication for fighting and physical assault.
University authorities say the sanctions are part of a broader effort to reinforce discipline and uphold institutional values in an era where student behaviour is increasingly under scrutiny.
Vice-Chancellor, Abdulrahman Asipita Salawu, commended the disciplinary committee for what he described as a thorough and fair investigation process, reiterating that the university remains committed to producing graduates distinguished not only by academic excellence but also by character.
The management also issued a cautionary note, warning students against actions that could jeopardise their academic future, stressing that enforcement of rules would remain consistent and uncompromising.
Beyond the individual cases, the development reflects a wider trend across Nigerian universities, where institutions are tightening disciplinary frameworks in response to evolving social behaviours, technological misuse and rising concerns about campus safety.
As universities continue to navigate these complexities, the balance between enforcement, fairness and student welfare remains a defining challenge, one that institutions like Confluence University are increasingly confronting head-on.
Credit: ThePunch
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