A female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) alleges that soldiers assaulted her during a raid on her hostel. According to her account, soldiers invaded the hostel at night, during which she says she was pinned against a bathroom door and sexually assaulted. She also alleges that mobile phones were stolen during the incident, with one report stating more than 60 phones were taken. The student, identified in one report as Ademola, describes the assault as happening during the invasion of the hostel.
Multiple outlets report that the Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the allegations. The reports present the student’s testimony and do not provide independent confirmation of the claims at the time of publication. The outlets also note that the investigation is ongoing, indicating the military is reviewing the circumstances of the raid and the conduct of personnel involved.
