By Oluwatosin Maliki
Tai Solarin University of Education located at Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State have been invaded by robbers. Four students were allegedly raped at their hostel in the Abapawa area of the town.
Quest Times gathered that an unspecified number of suspected burglars had broken into the students hostel on Tuesday, they stole valuables and raped four students.
Consequently, an anonymous source disclosed that the ugly incident led to an uproar among the students, which had gotten the attention of the state government.
He stated, “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” he added.
Dapo Oke, the school’s Registrar, who reacted to the attack, has announced the suspension of the ongoing second-semester examinations.
The Registrar stated, “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”.
Furthermore Oke said, “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, It was learnt that the state government sent a delegation, which was led by the deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, she assured the students that adequate security measures would be put in place to secure their safety.
Additionally, a post was shared on Facebook by the deputy governor, who further noted that the Commissioner of Police and other stakeholders are working tirelessly on the matter to ensure that all perpetrators are brought to 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 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” she added.
Furthermore, the deputy governor emphasized that, “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.”
Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), who was reportedly contacted, explained that she was unaware of the incident and so, could not make any comment regarding the issue.
Odutola stated, “I am not abreast yet of the situation, please I don’t want to speak until I am aware of all relevant facts. Please bear with me”.