The University of Abuja has revealed that it is currently investigating over 10 cases of sexual harassment reported to its disciplinary committee.

The institution also disclosed that it had installed 24-hour security surveillance within the campus and other sensitive positions to put on check kidnappings and other security challenges.

This was revealed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of UNIABUJA, Modibbo Mohammed, on Saturday during a retreat organized for the university’s principal officers, dean’s, directors and trade unions with the theme: “Navigating myriad of challenges in managing Universities in today’s world.”

Mohammed said, “We have now mounted 24 hours security patrol in the University, not only within the campus and residential areas but within perimeters of the University.

“We have also employed additional hunters and vigilantes to patrol in areas that are not fenced because it is a very vast land.”

He further explained that the institution had employed hunters and vigilantes to boost its security after some of its staff and their family members were abducted recently by bandits.
Modibbo warned that those found guilty of sexual harassment would henceforth face sanctions.

He said, “Once somebody breaches the rules and regulations, they must be sanctioned no matter how highly placed. Whether it is sexual harassment, examination malpractices or extortion from students in one way or the other.

“We have so many cases now being investigated and we have referred over 10 cases of staff indiscipline, including professors to the University disciplinary committee.

“There are procedures that have to, first of all, be established, investigated, reported to the council and the council passed to the disciplinary committee.

“I can assure you that in the next couple of months, you will begin to see changes in the way we approach things in the University,” he said.

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