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The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, has suspended six students of the Institution for cultism.
They are: Praise Onyekwusi (ASE/2014/218); Abiodun Ojo (MCB /2012/149); John Ude (ASE /2015/362); Tobi Oladoye (EGL/2014/383); Damilola Ayeyi (EGL/2016/075); and Jesulayomi Davis (EGL/2014/207).
Their suspension follows investigation into a case of two students who were forcefully initiated into secret cults some months ago.
When the university received report of the case on July 2, 2018, the security Unit was called to investigate after which 12 students were apprehended and handed over to the Nigeria Police, Osun State Command.
A statement signed by the Registrar, Mrs Magaret Omosule, said the Police furnished the University with its findings on August 20, 2018, which noted that six of the students had admitted being members of proscribed groups, thus breaching their Matriculation Oath, Code of Conduct and other University regulations.
The statement assured the students of security and urged them and other members of the university community to be vigilant and report suspicious activities the management.