Rampaging soldier pinned me to bathroom door, assaulted me — UNIOSUN female student

A female student at Osun State University has detailed a harrowing experience of alleged assault and theft by soldiers from the Army Depot, Osogbo. The student, who identified herself as Ademola, recounted how soldiers invaded student residences, assaulting students and stealing over 60 mobile phones and other electronic gadgets.

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My name is Ademola…, a student of Osun State University. I was in my hostel room cooking when I noticed they (soldiers) were around. After a while everything died down. However, later, we started hearing noise again.

Ademola described being in her hostel room when soldiers pointed their flashlights and demanded she open the door. Once the door was opened, she alleged that one soldier pinned her to the bathroom door, made threatening remarks, and prevented her from shouting. Another soldier reportedly entered the room and made similar advances before the soldiers eventually left.

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Then, he pinned me to my bathroom door, told me I would like it. He also told me not to shout. So, I begged him.

The incident follows a reported invasion of student halls of residence by soldiers, some of whom allegedly participated in a recent Army Depot passing-out parade. Some female students were reportedly stripped and forced to dance. Following the widespread complaints, the Depot Nigerian Army, Osogbo, announced it has begun an investigation into the alleged misconduct of its personnel.

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While on that, his colleague came in and also told me to calm down, that I would love it and that I shouldn’t shout.