Four students of Tai Solarin University of Education, have been allegedly raped by suspected burglars who broke into a hostel in the Abapawa area of Ijebu-Ode.
According to The PUNCH, it was reported that the incident occurred on Tuesday when the assailants forcibly entered the hostel, stealing valuable items and subjecting four female students to sexual assault.
An anonymous source, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the news of the incident quickly spread among the student population, sparking an uproar and outcry for justice.
Also, the gravity of the situation has also drawn the attention of the Ogun State government.
He said, “The students’ protest against the unfortunate event caught the attention of the state government.
“This led to the intervention of the state Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, who paid a visit to the rape victims, at the state hospital where they are receiving treatment.”
In his reaction, the school’s Registrar, Dapo Oke, announced the suspension of the ongoing second-semester examinations.
Oke said, “Sequel to the recent unfortunate development in the university host community which involved some of our students, the management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, hereby suspends the ongoing second-semester examinations.
“Members of the university community are strongly advised to remain vigilant regarding security matters and promptly report any suspected security concerns to the appropriate authorities.”
Also the Ogun State government has sent a delegation led by Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele was dispatched to assure the affected students of enhanced security measures.
Deputy Governor Salako-Oyedele took to Facebook to share the government’s commitment to addressing the situation.
She mentioned that the Commissioner of Police and other key stakeholders are actively engaged in resolving the matter and ensuring that the culprits face justice.
She wrote, “Earlier today, after receiving the distressing news about armed robbery at some TASUED hostels and the brutal rape of four female students, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun CON directed me to immediately visit the victims and the campus on a fact-finding mission and to pledge the Government’s support in ensuring this doesn’t happen again.
“I have visited with the girls who are now being cared for and given the necessary support to heal from their trauma at the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) at OSUTH.
“Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is of utmost importance and I subsequently had a crucial meeting with the Management and Students of TASUED. I was joined by the Ogun State Commissioner for Police, Mr. Abiodun Alamutu and the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, where we discussed concrete steps to bolster security measures and foster a safe environment on campus and the adjacent host community.
“The Ogun State Government is committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens and that our institutions remain safe spaces for learning and growth. The CP has promised that the police will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to book and justice prevails.”.
