VICE Chancellor of Delta State University, Abraka, Professor Eric Arubayi, has vowed to expel any student caught indulging in cult activities.

Arubayi, during the matriculation of 7,658 students, said cult activities remained banned in the university's campuses. He said: "It had been discovered that some registered associations have been infiltrated by cultists, who use such bodies as a cover to carry out vendetta against their perceived opponents.

"Our searchlight is, therefore, being beamed on these organisations with the aim of flushing out the miscreants. As a student, you should comport yourself diligently, observe the rules and regulations of this University and refrain from activities which are inimical to the growth of intellectualism."

Congratulating the matriculating students, he said they were lucky to have been selected by the school for this year's academic session and enjoined them to shun vices that could jeopardise the completion of their studies and the attainment of their life dreams.

"The school will remain focused in its pursuit of academic excellence and pursuit of the prudent management of the resources of the university.

"I enjoin the students to follow noble paths and conduct themselves in a way that will promote the good of the University. Out of 49, 000 students that applied for admission for the year, only 7,658 were duly cleared and registered.

"The University has continued to do well in the National Universities Commission's accreditation exercise, with 93 per cent accreditation status for all its undergraduate programmes," he added.