The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria has ordered the immediate shutdown of the Al-Ansar Indabo female hostels located in Hotoro and along UDB Road in Kano due to concerns over safety and discipline.

This was revealed in a statement released on Monday by Dr. Hamza Garba, the university’s Vice President of Campus Life.

The university also announced the revocation of its approval for the use of the hostels, citing breaches of its code of conduct.

According to the statement, the move is part of MAAUN’s commitment to providing a safe, secure, and morally sound living environment for its students.

The statement read, “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management to write, inform, and bring to the attention of our esteemed parents and students that the university has withdrawn its approval for Al-Ansar Indabo female students hostels located at UDB Road and Hotoro.”

Garba explained that the hostels violated the university's guidelines for managing private student accommodations. He stated that the non-compliance had led to several infractions, such as student unrest, unauthorized movement at night, immoral behavior, inadequate water and electricity supply, and the sharing of facilities with unknown tenants.

“These issues pose a serious threat to the well-being of our students,” he stated.

As a result, the university instructed all affected students to vacate the hostels immediately after the ongoing semester examinations and cautioned them against any further association with the facilities in the interest of their safety and security.

“Management is working closely with relevant security agencies to ensure total compliance with the directive,” the statement added.

To support the transition, students and parents were advised to contact the Office of the Vice President, Campus Life, via the official email address — vp-campuslife@maaun.edu.ng — for guidance on approved and secure hostel alternatives.

MAAUN concluded by stating that it will not be held responsible for any consequences resulting from failure to comply with the directive, reinforcing its commitment to providing safe, secure, and morally upright accommodation for its students.