The Management of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has debunked the robbery and rape incidents allegedly perpetrated on the students of Ikole Campus of the Institution.
Addressing journalists on behalf of the Institution, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (administration), Prof. Tajudeen Opoola, said the news that went viral with the claim that FUOYE students are decrying incessant robbery and rape attacks on the campus is false and misleading.
Clarifying the issue, the Don maintained that the incidents had happened in a community outside the University Campus where the students live, saying security of students and staff of the University across the various campuses of the Institution has been strengthened.
According to Prof. Opoola, “FUOYE is a well secured environment for all students and staff. We have put in place security measures that will prevent such tragic incidents. Everything possible and necessary has been done to ensure that our students are safe on campus. We have very cordial relationship and fruitful cooperations with all our host communities on matters relating to the security of our students.
” The alleged incidents of rape and robbery attacks did not happen on our campus in lkole and could not have happened on the campus. We have the best quality of security gadgets and personnel on ground to prevent such incidents of robbery and rape on campus.
“So, we urge all our students to be rest assured that they are safe on campus. We also urge them to desist from late night movement, and for those living off campus, they should be mindful of their environment. How secured it is, they should not walk alone in bushy places at odd hours whenever they are outside the campus.
“For the recent incidents, our security unit has been on top of the situation, taking necessary actions needed to prevent such occurrence in the future.
“Once again, we urge all students to remain calm and security conscious whenever they are outside the university premises”. Opoola advised.
