Lagos State University (LASU) on November 8, 2023 sacked Prof. Tajudeen Olumoko from his position as Dean of Student Affairs following allegations of certificate racketeering.

The management of LASU in a statement signed by spokesperson Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile on Tuesday, said its attention had been drawn to recent reports regarding alleged “Certificate Racketeering” and a “sting operation” in the university.

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Thomas-Onashile said it had been established that the management of the institution had promptly brought the original allegations to the attention of general law enforcement authorities, including the office of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

According to the spokesperson, the authorities have not yet concluded their investigations but LASU management does not take such matters lightly.

Thomas-Onashile added that the university’s inquiries into the allegations will be concluded before the end of the year 2023.