Two university guards from Oyo are taken into police custody for raping a female student

Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State on Saturday announced that two members of its security team were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female student.

The university, through its public relations officer, Olufemi Atoyebi, said an internal investigative panel had been set up to investigate the incident.

Atoyebi added that the defendants were handed over to the authorities with an obligation to impose serious consequences if found guilty after a comprehensive investigation.

He reiterated the institution’s unwavering stance against any misconduct that could tarnish its reputation.

The statement read in part: “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.”

“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.”