Ebonyi University expels three students for possession of firearms

The management of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, has expelled three students over alleged unlawful possession of firearms.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Michael Awoke, announced their expulsion during the inauguration of the newly elected Students’ Union Government executives for the 2025/2026 session, held on Friday.

Professor Awoke stated that the decision was taken to serve as a deterrent to others, warning that the era of cultism was over in the university. He stressed that anyone found guilty of cultism, examination malpractice, or in possession of weapons intended to intimidate students or staff would be expelled immediately.

The three expelled students were reportedly arrested with guns and live ammunition during the recent Students’ Union Government election in the university.

The management identified the expelled students as Azubike Lawrence of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science; Enyinnaya Ibe Kenneth of the Department of Architecture; and Njoku Joshua of the Department of Animal Science.