A 200-level student of the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan (UI), has been apprehended by the institution’s security personnel for allegedly raping a 100-level colleague within the campus.
NAN reports that the suspect was reported to the authorities of the institution for committing the crime against the newly admitted student.
It was gathered that the lady had gone for night reading alongside some other girls in preparation for their examination.
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 students’ union building.
There, it was said, the suspect reportedly 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 that luck shone on her when a student walked in and the suspect fled.
The victim sustained injuries on her neck, lips (due to a bite), and her private part.
Joke Akinpelu, the university PRO, said an investigation has begun on the matter.
Yes. The suspect was with the security unit until late Tuesday. I’m not sure he has even been released,” Akinpelu said.
The PRO stated that the act was reported to the dean of student affairs which has since swung into action.
The veracity of the allegation will be known upon completion of the investigation,” she added.
