Following the rape saga of four female students of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State by gunmen, the institution has been reportedly closed for academic activities.
The recent incident of rape triggered the action of students of the institution, who trooped out on Thursday to register their displeasure over incessant robbery in their hostels.
The students expressed that many of the female students have suffered rape by hoodlums suspected to be coming from the neighbourhood.
The students during the protest partially blocked the Okitipupa-Igbokoda road, disrupting free-flow of traffic on the route to register their grievances.
Confirming the rape incident, President, Student Union Government of the institution, Damilola Okunomo told journalists that the students were tired of the level of insecurity in the area.
He said the hoodlums robbed students of their valuables like phones, laptops, electronic gadgets and rape female students at gunpoint. Mr. Okunomo added that four female students were raped two weeks ago, alleging that the institution’s management was not doing enough to secure the lives and properties of students.
