July 9, 2025

Ogun Poly Students Face Possible Sanctions Over Assault on Female Victim

Ogun Poly Students Face Possible Sanctions Over Assault on Female Victim

The management of the Ogun State Institute of Technology, Igbesa, in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area, has pledged to take disciplinary action against three students who were arrested by the police for allegedly assaulting a woman (who is not a student) over a dispute involving a boyfriend, if found guilty.

 

The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Gbadebo Adebayo, made this known in a statement on Monday.

 

A viral video circulating online showed several female students assaulting the victim with long, thick canes.

 

In the footage, the students claimed their mothers were aware of their actions and expressed indifference about who the victim was involved with or who might report the incident.

 

The victim was left with visible injuries on her back, face and head.

 

Despite some students pleading with one of the attackers, identified as Lolade, to stop the assault, she refused, saying the beating was meant to teach the victim a lesson.

 

Following the incident, the Ogun State Police Command arrested the students.

 

On Monday, Adebayo stated that upon receiving news of the incident, the school management began collaborating with the police to ensure justice for the assaulted woman.

 

He explained that the institution is awaiting the outcome of the police investigation and assured that disciplinary measures will be taken in accordance with the school’s code of conduct if the students are found guilty.

 

“The management is awaiting the conclusion of the police investigation, and the students involved will also face disciplinary action in line with the Institute’s code of conduct.

 

“OGITECH reiterates its zero-tolerance stance on all forms of anti-social behaviour, including physical altercations or assaults, whether on or off campus.

 

“Any student found engaging in such acts will be sanctioned under the Student Code of Conduct,” Adebayo said.

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