The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN) has ordered the immediate closure of Al-Ansar Indabo female students' hostels located in Kano metropolis, citing safety concerns and violations of the institution's code of conduct.

According to a statement issued by the university's Vice President for Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba, the affected hostels are situated at Hotoro and UDB Road areas of Kano. The university has withdrawn its approval for these accommodations following reported breaches of regulations governing private student housing.

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management to write, inform, and bring to the attention of our esteemed parents and students that the university has withdrawn its approval for Al-Ansar Indabo female students hostels located at UDB Road and Hotoro," the statement read.

The university administration emphasized that the decision was part of MAAUN's ongoing efforts to ensure safe, secure, and morally appropriate accommodation for its students. The statement indicated that the hostels had failed to comply with the university's regulations regarding the operation of private student accommodations.

All students currently residing in these facilities have been directed to vacate immediately after completing their current semester examinations. The university has also issued a stern warning to students against any further association with these hostels, stressing that the directive is for their own safety and security.

MAAUN management revealed that it is working closely with relevant security agencies to ensure total compliance with the directive. While specific details about the violations were not disclosed, the university's decisive action suggests serious concerns about conditions at the Al-Ansar Indabo hostels.

This development comes as universities across Nigeria face increasing scrutiny over student accommodation standards and safety measures. The closure highlights the growing emphasis on institutional responsibility for student welfare, even when accommodations are privately operated.