Ogun varsity suspends exams after robbery, rape of female students

By Sodiq Adelakun

The ongoing second semester examinations at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ogun State have been suspended following a disturbing incident that occurred on Tuesday.

Suspected armed robbers broke into the private female hostels on campus during the early hours of the morning.

They robbed the occupants of their belongings and reportedly raped four female students.

In response to this horrific incident, TASUED’s Registrar, Mr Dapo Oke, released a statement on Wednesday announcing the suspension of the examinations.

The university management has also pledged to enhance security measures on campus, including increasing the presence of security personnel and improving the surveillance system.

“The university condemns in strong terms incessant attacks on students, particularly the dimension of rape.

“The university assures students, parents and guardians of its efforts in conjunction with the state government and security agencies to ensure that the welfare and security of students remain a priority,” Oke stated.

The students’ community had been under siege by armed robbers in the past week.

A student who pleaded anonymity noted that robbery incidents had been recurring in the Abapawa community of Ijegun where many of the students live.

She alleged that robbers also invaded a hostel of 22 rooms a few weeks back