Nigerian Soldiers Invade UNIOSUN Hostels, Accused Of Assaulting And Stealing From Students

The management of the University of Osun (UNIOSUN) says soldiers from the Army Depot in Osogbo entered several student hostels on Monday night and allegedly assaulted students and took away their mobile phones.

Vice-Chancellor Clement Adeboye spoke to journalists on Tuesday after visiting the affected hostels.

He said the university had reported the incident to the leadership of the Army Depot.

“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.

UNIOSUN spokesperson Ademola Adesoji said 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 said two students were admitted to hospital following the incident, while one of them was discharged on Tuesday morning after receiving treatment.

Adesoji further alleged that the soldiers took more than 60 items, including mobile phones and other electronic devices, from the students.

“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.”

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