UNIOSUN Student Alleges Assault by Soldier During Osogbo Hostel Raid
A female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), identified only as Ademola, has alleged that she was physically assaulted by a soldier during the invasion of student hostels by personnel from the Army Depot, Osogbo. In a video shared by OsunDefenderNG, the student recounted the incident, claiming she was alone in her hostel room preparing a meal when soldiers arrived in the area. She said the atmosphere initially appeared to calm down before the officers allegedly returned to the hostel. According to Ademola, the soldiers directed flashlights into her room before demanding that she open the door. She complied and was questioned about how many people were inside. She said she informed them that her roommate was not at home and that she was alone. The student alleged that one of the soldiers then became physically aggressive, pinning her against the bathroom door while making inappropriate remarks and instructing her not to scream. She said she pleaded with the officer before managing to break free and move toward the room's entrance. Ademola further alleged that another soldier entered the room and attempted to calm her while making similar comments. She said she raised an alarm and screamed for help, prompting the two men to leave the room, after which she locked the door. She added that a fellow student later came to check on her after hearing the disturbance.
The allegations come after reports that soldiers from the Army Depot, Osogbo, allegedly stormed student hostels on Monday evening, where several students were reportedly assaulted and more than 60 mobile phones and other electronic devices were taken. Some female students also alleged that they were stripped and subjected to degrading treatment during the incident. These claims have not been independently verified. In response, the Nigerian Army Depot in Osogbo announced on Tuesday that it had launched an investigation into the allegations following a petition from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D. The Army said the inquiry is aimed at establishing the facts surrounding the incident and assured the public that any personnel found responsible for misconduct would face appropriate disciplinary and legal action in accordance with military regulations.
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