The University of Jos has recorded more than 200 cases of examination malpractice in a single academic semester.
The institution warned students against using Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and other unauthorised devices during examinations.
The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this on Friday during a meeting at the Faculty of Social Sciences, where students, staff, religious leaders and community representatives gathered to discuss security and student welfare following the recent killing of a former student, Ibrahim Mbaya.
Ishaya also condemned the growing trend of mob justice, describing it as a dangerous practice that must be stopped after Mbaya was allegedly lynched over a suspected phone theft.
He decried the increasing habit of bystanders recording violent incidents instead of alerting authorities, urging members of the university community to adopt a proactive approach to security.
“We are one big family. Your own brother is in trouble and the only thing you can do is record and post the video. That must change,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor said community leaders had pledged to collaborate with the university to strengthen security around the institution, while appealing to landlords and residents to support efforts to protect students.