Bayero University Kano (BUK) has expelled 171 students for falsifying their admission entry qualifications, in a sweeping move to uphold academic integrity within the institution.

The decision was approved during the university Senate’s 433rd meeting held on March 4, 2026, following findings by the Senate Committee on Entry Qualification Irregularities.

In a statement published in the university’s weekly bulletin, BUK disclosed that the affected students were found guilty of presenting fake credentials during the admission process.

“The Senate of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), at its 433rd meeting held on March 4, 2026, has approved the expulsion of 171 students for falsifying their admission entry qualifications,” the statement read.

The university emphasized that the offence violates Section 20.7, Category A (vii) of its General Examinations and Academic Regulations, which prescribes expulsion for such misconduct. It added that those expelled cut across multiple departments and academic levels.

Describing the action as part of efforts to sanitise its academic records, the institution reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on fraud and indiscipline.

In a related development, the Senate also approved the expulsion of Yusuf Muhammad Sani, a Civil Engineering student, over alleged involvement in the physical assault of invigilators during an examination. The incident reportedly disrupted the conduct of the exam and breached the university’s disciplinary regulations.

The university management reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high standards, warning that violations of its rules would continue to attract strict penalties.

“This mass expulsion serves as a stern warning to current and prospective students that BUK maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward both academic fraud and indiscipline,” the statement added.