Nigeria, March 11 -- The Bayero University Kano (BUK) says it is investigating a student accused of online impersonation and financial misconduct.

A United States-based university lecturer and public commentator, Farooq Kperogi, made the allegations against Ismail Sani, a 300-level Veterinary Medicine student at the university, on Monday.

The university's spokesperson, Lamara Garba, in a statement on Wednesday, said the institution had launched a formal investigation into the reports of scamming activities involving the student.

"The Management wishes to state that Bayero University Kano maintains strict standards of conduct, discipline, and character for all students throughout the duration of their studies. Any conduct capable of bri...