Troopers Invade UNIOSUN Hostels, Assault College students

Some troopers from the Army Depot, Osogbo, have allegedly invaded the halls of residence of scholars of Osun State University, Osogbo and assaulted college students.

During the incidents, troopers additionally allegedly seized and took away over 60 cellphones and different digital devices belonging to the scholars.

Also through the invasion, which happened Monday night, some feminine college students had been reportedly stripped bare and made to forcefully dance unclad by the rampaging troopers, stated to be a part of the batch that had their passing-out parade final Saturday.

The perpetrators additionally allegedly raped a feminine scholar, however the allegation can’t be instantly verified as no sufferer of rape may very well be recognized among the many college students as of the time of submitting this report.

In different incidents, troopers had been additionally accused of beating up male college students and different residents they discovered adorning garments or caps in Army colors.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Clement Adebooye, who visited a few of the halls of residence that had been attacked by the troopers on Tuesday, stated the incident had been reported to the Army Depot administration.

“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,” the VC stated whereas addressing a few of the affected college students.

The Public Relations Officer of the University, Ademola Adesoji, whereas giving additional updates on the incidents throughout a chat with The PUNCH, stated many college students had been affected, including that “over 20 have already been recognized because the victims.

“The troopers got here from Osogbo Army Depot. They assaulted the scholars. Some feminine college students stated they had been stripped by the troopers. They additionally stated they touched them indecently.

“Some male college students had been additionally assaulted. Two college students had been hospitalised, however one was discharged this morning. Over 60 devices, together with telephones, had been seized from the scholars.

“Three of the perpetrators were identified and brought to the campus this morning. The VC has taken the matter up with the Army authority. We can’t confirm the alleged rape yet,” Adesoji stated.

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