Nigeria, July 21 -- A doctoral candidate in the Department of Animal Production at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi, has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the State Security Service (SSS), alleging academic sabotage, abuse of power, and denial of a fair hearing by his department.

Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, Ebule Kenneth said his research project led to the invention of a specialised milking cluster machine designed specifically for milking Nigerian indigenous cows. However, he accused the chairman of his supervisory committee of frustrating his efforts by unjustifiably prolonging the project and delaying his graduation.

According to Mr Kenneth, the university ...