Soldiers Attack UNIOSUN Hostels, Assault Students and Take Phones

Some soldiers from the Army Depot in Osogbo have reportedly invaded the student hostels at Osun State University, Osogbo and assaulted students.

During the invasion, the soldiers allegedly seized over 60 mobile phones and other gadgets belonging to the students.

This incident happened on Monday evening. Some female students were said to have been stripped naked and forced to dance without clothes by the soldiers, who had just completed their passing-out parade last Saturday.

There are claims that a female student was raped, but this report cannot be confirmed as no victim has been identified yet.

Other students also reported that soldiers beat up male students and residents who wore clothes or caps in Army colours.

The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Clement Adebooye, visited the affected hostels on Tuesday. He said the incident has been reported to the Army Depot management.

"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 told some of the affected students.

The University’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, shared more updates on the incident during a conversation with The PUNCH. He mentioned that many students were affected, stating, "over 20 have already been identified as the victims."

"The soldiers came from Osogbo Army Depot. They assaulted the students. Some female students said they were stripped by the soldiers. They also said they touched them indecently."

"Some male students were also assaulted. Two students were hospitalized, but one was discharged this morning. Over 60 gadgets, including phones, were seized from the students."

"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 added.