Police in Ekiti State have detained a 400-level student from Federal University Oye Ekiti on suspicion of raping a male colleague.
A widely shared video from Tuesday shows a mob gathering around the accused as police took him away.
In response, the FUOYE Student Union and the National Association of Ondo State Students issued statements denying any affiliation with the accused. They emphasized their commitment to maintaining a safe environment and pledged to ensure that justice is served.
The National Association of Ondo State Students clarified in their statement, “We want to clarify that the individual, Oni Olalekan, popularly known as Asiwaju, accused of sexual assault and who publicly disassociated from our association on Monday, June 10, 2024, is not a member, an executive, or an appointee of our association.”
“We would like to clarify that this individual is not a member of our association nor has any affiliation with us.
“It is important to ensure that this distinction is clear to the general public and that any misinformation is addressed promptly.
“We take these matters very seriously and stand for a safe and inclusive environment for all our members. If you have any concerns or information that you think we should be aware of, please do not hesitate to reach out to the association board.
“Let’s continue to uphold our values and principles as we strive for a respectful and supportive community within our association.”
Also, the FUOYE Student Union in a disclaimer, said, ”This is to inform the general public that Oni Olalekan, popularly known as (Asiwaju), is not a member of the Students’ Union Government nor is he an appointee of the Students’ Union Government.
“Any claims or assumptions to the contrary are incorrect. Please take note and disregard any misinformation.
“Please be assured that the FUOYESUG is actively addressing this matter and will take all necessary actions to ensure that justice is served. Thank you.”
Meanwhile, speaking to a Punch reporter in a telephone interview on Tuesday, the Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, Abutu Sunday, confirmed the arrest and ongoing investigation, stating that the suspect is denying the allegations.
Abutu said, “Investigation has commenced, the suspect has been arrested and investigations have commenced because he is denying why the complainant is alleging, so we will see the result of the investigation.”