He was dismissed in relation to a news story released on Monday by an online news platform.

The story revealed the existence of a certificate racketeering syndicate selling authentic Lagos State University certificates for prices ranging from N2 million to N3 million, depending on the complexity of the course.

A senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science, Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, has been appointed as acting DSA.

A source in the university who preferred anonymity has confirmed the removal.

“Yes, it is true, Olumoko has been removed and Abatan has taken over as DSA. This happened yesterday, (Tuesday).”

Dr Abiodun Fatai-Abatan, is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science. He was appointed in acting capacity.

When asked, the Coordinator, LASU Centre for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, replied: “I can’t say if he has been removed or not. I am not yet in the office. So, I don’t know anything yet.”

Earlier, the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday, said it would invite the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Tolani Akibu, the Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the Senate of the tertiary institution and other top staff over allegations of extortion and certificate racketeering levelled against the school recently.