October 25, (THEWILL) – The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, has directed the immediate suspension of the ongoing second semester examinations, following the brutal rape and robbery of four students of the institution at a hostel in the Abapawa area of the town early Tuesday morning.
THEWILL gathered that some suspected burglars broke into the hostel on Tuesday, stole valuables and raped four students.
The incident, however, led to an uproar among the students, which eventually caught the attention of the state government.
Responding to the development in a statement, the school Registrar, Dapo Oke, announced the suspension of the ongoing second-semester examinations.
“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.
“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”, the statement read in part.
Meanwhile, the Deputy governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on Tuesday, paid a visit to the victims of the rape at the Ogun State University Teaching Hospital where they are being treated.
She also held a meeting with the management of TASUED alongside the State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu and the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, on steps needed to bolster security measures and foster a safe environment on campus and the host community
Salako-Oyedele assured that the Police and other stakeholders are investigating the case to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.
“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 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 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”, she said.
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