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Two Oyo University guards arrested for raping a female student

TheoMay 11, 2024

Two Oyo University guards arrested for raping female student – OsunDefender

Two security guards of Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State have been arrested for allegedly raping a female student at the institution.

A statement from its public relations officer, Olufemi Atoyebi, on Saturday said the university had set up an internal investigative committee to investigate the allegation.

Atoyebi said the suspects were handed over to the police with the promise that after a thorough investigation, a severe punishment would be meted out to anyone found guilty.

The statement said: “The management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has received with shock a report of the alleged rape of one of our female students on Thursday, May 9, 2024, by two members of our vigilance group.”

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“Management immediately handed the two alleged perpetrators over to the police, while the university set up its own internal investigation panel to investigate the allegation

“Management would like to reassure all stakeholders that ACU will not tolerate any misconduct that could tarnish its enviable image.

“Educating God-fearing intellectuals is our primary goal at ACU and we will not tolerate any wrongdoing that may divert our attention from our purpose. A severe sentence awaits anyone found guilty following our thorough investigation.”

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