Kogi poly suspends six lecturers over cultism allegations, others

The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended six lecturers over alleged involvement in cultism, sex-for-marks and unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, John Onimisi.

“Six lecturers on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, were suspended by the management of the institution for the unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, while a lecturer was also suspended for alleged sexual harassment,” the statement partly read.

This came against the backdrop of growing concerns over alleged cases of sexual harassment, cult-related activities and other forms of indiscipline within the institution.

It was alleged that some lecturers had been demanding sexual favours or money from female students in exchange for passing grades, while cult activities had also resurfaced on campus.

It was further alleged that some female students who reported incidents of sexual harassment had received little institutional support and were instead subjected to intimidation.

There were also allegations that cult groups had resumed nocturnal meetings on campus despite previous efforts to curb such activities.

Other claims included the alleged reintroduction of compulsory handout sales, relaxation of the institution’s dress code and enforcement of student identity cards, all of which had contributed to declining discipline on campus.

However, reacting to the allegations, Onimisi said the management was already investigating the claims through the institution’s disciplinary committee.

He assured that appropriate action would be taken based on the outcome of the investigation.