The Senate of Confluence University of Science and Technology has approved strict disciplinary actions against five students of the institution following the outcome of an extensive investigation carried out by the Students’ Disciplinary Committee.
The disciplinary measures, which include expulsion and rustication, were announced as part of the university’s commitment to maintaining discipline, protecting students’ welfare, and preserving the institution’s moral and academic standards.
According to information released by the institution, two 200-level female students identified as Ezekiel Precious Omeneke and Aku Joy Chinyere were expelled after the committee found them guilty of engaging in lesbianism, an act said to be contrary to the university’s code of conduct and ethical guidelines.
The university management stated that the decision was reached after careful review of the matter by the disciplinary committee and subsequent approval by the Senate. The institution emphasized that all students are expected to conduct themselves in line with the rules and values guiding the university community.
In another shocking development, Musa Abdulhakeem Onimisi, a student of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, was expelled for alleged involvement in physical assault and stabbing of another student during a violent confrontation. The incident reportedly generated serious concern among students and staff due to the dangerous nature of the attack.
The university described violence and possession or use of harmful weapons as unacceptable behaviors that threaten peace and safety within the campus environment. Management reiterated that acts capable of endangering the lives of students and staff will always attract severe disciplinary consequences.
Also affected by the disciplinary action is Dominion Kolade A., a 200-level Physiotherapy student, who was expelled for cloning and circulating photographs of two female students without their consent. The act was described by the institution as cyber misconduct, invasion of privacy, and a violation of students’ rights and dignity.
According to the university, the unauthorized circulation of students’ pictures not only damages reputations but also creates emotional and psychological distress for victims. The management stressed that it would continue to take strong action against any form of cyberbullying, online harassment, or digital misconduct within the institution.
Meanwhile, another student identified as Agbakaru Kosikochukwu from the Department of Radiography was rusticated for one academic semester over involvement in fighting and physical assault. The university said the punishment serves as a warning to other students against engaging in violent activities or behavior capable of disrupting peace on campus.
The institution further noted that the disciplinary actions are not meant to witch-hunt students but to uphold order, discipline, and responsible conduct among members of the university community.
Students have therefore been advised to remain focused on their academics, avoid unlawful or immoral activities, and ensure they obey all rules and regulations guiding student conduct within the institution.
The latest development has generated widespread reactions among students and members of the public, with many describing the sanctions as one of the strongest disciplinary actions recently witnessed in a Nigerian tertiary institution.
University authorities, however, insist that maintaining discipline and protecting the integrity of the institution remain top priorities, warning that any student found involved in misconduct, violence, cybercrime, or actions capable of tarnishing the school’s image will face appropriate sanctions without hesitation.
