A 200-level student of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo State, has been arrested by the institutionโs security officials for allegedly raping a 100-level colleague within the campus.
It was gathered that the student was reported to the authorities of the institution for committing the crime against his colleague who is said to be a fresherย
The victim was said to have moved away from the lecture theatre where she was reading due to power failure and went to take a nap at the Studentsโ Union building where the suspect allegedly raped her.
While narrating her ordeal, the victim said she woke up at a touch and attempted to scream but the suspect held her neck down and rendered her voiceless.
She said luck shone on her when a student walked in and the suspect fled.
The victim, however, sustained injuries on her neck, lips (due to a bite), and her private part.
Confirming the incident, the UI spokesperson, Joke Akinpelu, said investigations had commenced.
โYes. He (the suspect) was with the security unit until late yesterday (Tuesday). Iโm not sure he has even been released,โ Akinpelu told NAN.
She stated that the act was reported to the Dean of Students Affairs, adding that he had since swung into action.
โThe veracity of the allegation will be known upon completion of investigation,โ she added.
