Robbers invade Ogun varsity hostels, rape students

Armed robbers have raped no fewer than four female students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State following an attack on their hostels.

It was gathered that the armed robbers raped the students after invading hostels at Abapawa – an area off the campus – in the early hours of Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

It was gathered that Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun, and Commissioner of Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, rushed to the university after the incident.

The deputy governor, it was learned, also paid a visit to the victims before they were moved to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.

Confirming the incident which she described as “distressing and brutal”, Salako-Oyedele, in a post on her Facebook page, said: “Earlier today (Tuesday), 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.

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“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 deputy governor further quoted the police commissioner as promising to arrest the robbers.

She added: “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 perpetuators are brought to book and justice prevails.

“I call on everyone to stand united against such heinous acts and work collectively to uphold the dignity and safety of all our citizens.”

The Star