By Udesinanna Stephen
The Ekiti State Police Command has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged assault of a suspected female student at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI).
According to reports, the student was attacked and assaulted by a female colleague whose identities has not been disclosed.
The police command, in a statement released on Wednesday, condemned the incident and assured the public that thorough investigation would be conducted to unravel the circumstances surrounding the assault.
The statement reads in full: “This is to inform the general public especially all concerned citizens and good people of Ekiti State that the State Police Command is not unaware of a video circulating currently on the social media where a female student of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti(BOUESTI) was seen assaulting and molesting her fellow female student. The Command describes the act as inhumane and unacceptable.
“The Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Akinwale Kunle Adeniran, mni, has therefore, ordered a discreet investigation into the incident as he has already directed Ikere Area Commander to liaise with the Management of the Institution and ensure the perpetrator is identified, .investigated and made to face the legal consequence(s) of her barbaric action.
“Meanwhile, members of the public are implored to be calm and avoid taking laws into their hands as necessary action is underway.” The statement presents.