From Olu Samuel, Lokoja
The management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has suspended six lecturers over allegations of unauthorised sale of handouts and textbooks, while another lecturer has been suspended over alleged sexual harassment while the institution investigates claims of sex-for-marks, cultism, and other acts of misconduct.
The institution’s spokesperson, John Onimisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja.
“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.
The development comes amid growing concerns over alleged cases of sexual harassment, cult-related activities and other forms of indiscipline within the institution.
Sources within the polytechnic 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.
One source claimed that disciplinary measures introduced by the previous administration had weakened, emboldening erring staff and students.
The source 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 include: the alleged reintroduction of compulsory handout sales, relaxation of the institution’s dress code and enforcement of student identity cards, all of which, according to the source, 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.
“The school management is aware of the allegations, and the disciplinary committee of the Polytechnic is already investigating them. The outcome will be made available to journalists in due course,” he said.