A final year student of the Criminology Department at the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Olalekan Oni, popularly known as Asiwaju, has been arrested by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly raping a male colleague.
The accusation came to light through a video circulating online, depicting Oni being escorted away by police officers amidst a gathering crowd. The victim’s identity has not been disclosed publicly.
According to reports, Oni recently presented his project research titled “Causes and Youth Involvement in Criminal Activity: A Case Study of Oye Local Government Area.”
The National Association of Ondo State Students and the FUOYE Student Union Government have stated that he is not associated with either organization.
Both bodies issued statements distancing themselves from Oni, clarifying that he holds no membership or official role within their structures.
“We want to clarify that the individual Oni Olalekan popularly known as Asiwaju accused of sexual assault and who has publicly denounced our association on Monday 10th of June 2024, is not a member, an executive or appointee of our association,” the statement read.
“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.
Similarly, the FUOYE Student Union Government asserted that Oni is neither a member nor an appointee of their body, promising to address the matter with due diligence to ensure justice prevails.
“Disclaimer. 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,” the statement read.
“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.”
Confirming the arrest, the spokesperson of the Ekiti State Police Command, Abutu Sunday, disclosed that investigations are underway following Oni’s denial of the allegations.
He assured the public that the police are diligently pursuing the case to uncover the truth.
“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,” the PPRO said.
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