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Kogi State Polytechnic lecturer suspensions over cultism

Overview

In late July 2026, Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja announced the suspension of six lecturers for unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, and placed a seventh lecturer on suspension over alleged sexual harassment. The institution’s public relations officer, John Onimisi, said a disciplinary committee was investigating reports of sex‑for‑marks, cult‑related activities and other indiscipline on campus.

A follow‑up report four days later reiterated the suspensions and added further details: female students were said to have been threatened with failure or demanded N70,000‑N80,000 for exam success, and cult meetings had resurfaced. The announcement was made under the tenure of Rector Salihu Sanusi Avidime, highlighting broader concerns about safety and governance at the polytechnic.

Entities

Lokoja · John Onimisi · Kogi State Polytechnic · Salihu Sanusi Avidime · Kogi State Polytechnic

Timeline

22 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Kogi State Polytechnic suspends six lecturers over misconduct allegations
Kogi State Polytechnic suspended six lecturers for selling handouts and one for alleged sexual harassment amid allegations of sex‑for‑marks and cultism on campus.
26 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Kogi State Polytechnic suspends lecturers over cultism, sex‑for‑marks allegations
Kogi State Polytechnic in Lokoja suspended six lecturers over unauthorized handout sales and one over sexual harassment, amid allegations of cultism and sex‑for‑marks; a disciplinary probe is under way.

Sources

dailytrust.com · edugist.org · phenomenal.com.ng · punchng.com · tgnews.com.ng · thepodiummedia.com