UDU fires three staff for sexual harassment, others

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS) has fired three employees for breaking the school’s code of conduct attributed to gross misconduct, including result alteration, sexual harassment, and abscondment from duty.

The dismissal was approved during the university’s 171st regular meeting on March 12, 2025, according to the spokesperson, Ismail Yauri.

Yauri said the disciplinary action was in line with UDUS’s stringent “zero tolerance” policy for unethical behaviour.

“The affected persons have already been served notice of the dismissal,” Yauri said.

“This decision underscores the institution’s dedication to maintaining academic integrity and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and students.”