Crimes

UI beefs up security after robber raid female hostel

The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) in the Oyo State capital has beefed up security following Saturday’s robbery at Awo Hall in the institution.

The university’s Director of Public Relations, Joke Akinpelu, made this known on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Akinpelu disclosed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday.

Akinpelu said the robber entered two rooms and stole two mobile phones.

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According to her, the victims unsuspectingly left their doors open to either use the toilet or wash plates when the thief followed them in to pick up their phones.

“The thief asked whether they had laptops, but they said no, and when an alarm was raised, he fled,” she said.

The UI spokesperson said the police had been informed and were investigating the incident.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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