UNICAL suspends law student for stealing iPhone XS

A female law student of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been suspended by the institution’s administration for stealing an iPhone XS.

The student reportedly sneaked into Room 102 of the female hostel and took away an iPhone XS.

The incident was reported to the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Florence Obi, on November 23rd after which the VC had her suspended.

The suspension was conveyed in a letter signed on Tuesday in Calabar by the university’s Registrar, Mr Gabriel Egbe, and addressed to the student.

The letter claimed the student owned up to the offence after an initial denial and thereafter produced the phone from her residence in Calabar Municipality.

The Vice Chancellor, according to the letter, expressed her displeasure with the act of illegality and has approved her suspension from studies to allow for full-scale investigation into the matter.

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The letter further warned the suspended student to stay away from all academic activities in UNICAL with effect from the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic session.

The letter also urged her to appear before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee whenever she is invited to defend herself.

The Dean of the Faculty of Law and other relevant authorities, according to the letter, are to ensure full compliance with the directive.