Adeleke University Ede, Osun State has cleared air on the alleged rape and death of a 100 level male student of the institution.
The faith-based institution of higher learning said such incident did not happen on the campus of the university.
The University administration in a statement issued by the President/Vice-Chancellor, Professor Solomon Adebola, said that the news that has gone viral on social media is false and misleading.
Condemning the false information, the university restated the commitment of the institution’s administration to protection of their students against all form of sexual harassment, exploitation and perversion.
The statement reads;
“It has come to the knowledge of the administration of Adeleke University, the circulation of false information and news purporting the rape and subsequent death of a 100 level male student by some 500 level male students.
“Adeleke University administration vehemently frowns at the malicious and misleading information which is purported to have originated from one AU TV that is unknown to Adeleke University Management.
“While condemning in its strongest terms the thoughtlessness of the said false news, we, as a faith-based institution of higher learning, restate our commitment to the protection of our students (both male and female) against all forms of sexual harassment, exploitation and perversion.
“This misleading information no doubt is an affront aimed at tarnishing the good image of Adeleke University.
“We want the general public to know that Adeleke University will, as always, continue to prioritize the well-being, safety and security of her students even as we warn the originator of this misguided and unfounded news to desist.
“Furthermore, we are taking decisive steps to ensure that the originators of this unfounded and malicious information are held accountable, and they will face the full weight of the law.
Thank you”.
