KANO, Nigeria — Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has announced the immediate closure of two privately operated female student hostels in Kano over what it described as serious disciplinary violations and threats to student safety, including alleged immoral behavior.
The university’s Vice President for Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba, made the announcement in an official statement released Monday. The hostels — both named Al-Ansar Indabo and located in the Hotoro and UDB Road areas of Kano metropolis — have been permanently disapproved for use by MAAUN students.
“I am directed by the management to write, inform, and bring to the attention of our esteemed parents and students that the university has withdrawn its approval for Al-Ansar Indabo female students’ hostels located at UDB Road and Hotoro,” the statement read.
Dr. Garba said the decision followed repeated breaches of the university’s code of conduct for private accommodations. Among the alleged infractions were immoral behavior, student violence, poor living conditions, unregulated movement at night, and unauthorized sharing of facilities with unknown individuals.
“These issues pose a serious threat to the well-being of our students,” Garba stated. “The hostels have not complied with the university’s standards, and continuing to allow their use would compromise our institutional values and safety standards.”
The university has directed all students currently residing in the affected hostels to vacate the premises immediately after their semester examinations, warning that any continued association with the facilities would be at the students’ own risk.
“Management is working closely with relevant security agencies to ensure total compliance with the directive,” the statement added.
MAAUN further advised parents and students to contact the Office of the Vice President, Campus Life, for information on approved and secure hostel alternatives. Communication should be made through the official email address — vp-campuslife@maaun.edu.ng.
The university made it clear that it would not bear responsibility for any consequences arising from non-compliance with the directive.
The move underscores growing concerns over student conduct and campus-related security in northern Nigeria, particularly in light of societal sensitivities around morality and the safety of young women in higher education institutions.
