Tension As Soldiers Raid Uniosun Hostels, ‘Strip Female Students Naked’
By Akanni Toba
There are reports that the students of the University of Osun (UNIOSUN) received uninvited nocturnal guests in some of their hostels on Monday.
It was gathered that the unwanted guests are military operatives from the Army Depot in Osogbo.
The reports noted that these operatives invaded several hostels of the state university throwing the students into panic amid the insecurity plaguing the country.
According to the school authorities, the incident occurred on Monday night, stressing that the soldiers allegedly carting away mobile phones belonging to the students.
Clement Adeboye, vice-chancellor of the university, who confirmed the incident to journalists during a visit to the affected hostels on Tuesday, said the matter has been reported to the Army Depot management.
“We have reported to the management of the depot. It is sad that the Army Depot, located close to the campus, which we felt would give us security cover, could eventually release men that will subject our students to this kind of harrowing experience,” Adeboye said.
Ademola Adesoji, spokesperson of the university, alleged that some female students were stripped by the military officers.
“Over 20 have already been identified as the victims. We counted the affected students. The soldiers came from Osogbo Army Depot. They assaulted the students,” he said.
“Some female students said they were stripped by the soldiers. They also said they were touched indecently. Some male students were also assaulted.”
Adesoji added that two students were hospitalised, while one was discharged on Tuesday morning.
“Over 60 gadgets, including phones, were seized from the students. Five of the perpetrators were identified and brought to the campus this morning,” Adesoji told TheCable.
“But they were later returned to the military base. The army division said they would be dismissed.
“The VC has taken the matter up with the army authority. We can’t confirm the alleged rape yet.”
Meanwhile, parents and guardians of the students have started condemning the development adding that the soldiers displayed irresponsibility by their action.
