Two members of the vigilante group at Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State have been taken into custody on charges of sexually assaulting a female student of the institution.
The institution has established its own internal panel of inquiry to look into the accusation, according to a statement released by the management on Saturday, May 11, 2024, through its public relations officer, Olufemi Atoyebi.
According to Atoyebi, the suspects have been turned over to the police with an assurance that, upon careful investigation, anyone found guilty will face harsh punishment.
Thus, he gave all parties involved his word that the organization would not put up with any misbehaviour that could damage its stellar reputation.
His words read, “Management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo received with shock a report of alleged rape of one of our female students on Thursday, May 9, 2024, by two members of our vigilance group,” the statement read.
“The management promptly handed over to the police, the two people alleged to have committed the crime while the university has set up its own internal panel of inquiry to investigate the allegation
“The management wishes to assure all stakeholders that ACU will not tolerate any act of misconduct capable of tarnishing its enviable image
“Raising Godly intellectuals is our primary goal in ACU and we will not allow any act of misconduct capable of diverting our attention from our goal. Heavy penalty awaits anyone who is found culpable after our thorough investigation.”
