The University of Calabar Suspends Student Smoking Marijuana On Campus

Authorities at the University of Calabar have asked a 200-level student of the institution caught smoking marijuana to go on suspension.

So, Uzoagba Chinaemerem, Department of Physics was caught smoking marijuana in Hall 4 of the male hostel on the 27th November 2019

However, the student will remain suspended until the conclusion of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee. This is according to a letter dated 17^th January and signed by Prof Zana Akpagu, VC

So, the letter further read;

"You are
aware that Indian hemp is a prohibited substance on campus. The Vice-Chancellor
has, therefore, approved your suspension from studies. You are hereby suspended
from your academic program at the University of Calabar with effect from the
First Semester of the 2019/2020 academic session.

“You are to
remain on suspension until the student’s Disciplinary Committee concludes
investigation in the matter"

Other students are, therefore, urged to desist from the act as stiffer punitive action will be meted out to ant student caught smoking.