The administration of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) has expelled two students who were captured on video assaulting a female classmate.
The footage, circulated on social media on May 7, showed Miss Opemiposi Precious Bolaji, an 18-year-old 100L Mass Communication student, physically attacking Miss Gloria Ajayi, another 100L Mass Communication student, in a private hostel outside the university campus.
According to the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Temitope Akinbisoye, the students seen in the video were summoned on Monday, May 6, and faced appropriate disciplinary measures for their actions.
“In accordance with our institution’s policies and extant regulations, the students who were captured in the viral video appeared before the Students’ Disciplinary Committee at its emergency meeting held on Monday, May 6, 2024, for interrogations and appropriate recommendations, the report of which has been submitted to the University authorities.
“The University authorities condemn in strong terms, any form of violence or misconduct in our University or by any of our constituents. Such behaviour is entirely inconsistent with the values we uphold and the standards of respect and dignity that we expect from all members of our University.
“Miss Opemiposi Precious BOLAJI with Matriculation No. 10232, a 100L Mass Communication student who was beating her colleague with a stick and threatening to inflict bodily harm on her for allegedly destroying her 3-year old love affair with her boyfriend was found guilty of misconduct and flagrant breach of her matriculation oath and consequently EXPELLED with immediate effect.
“Miss Genesis OSARO, a 100L Mass Communication student with Matriculation No. 10257, who provided the stick with which Gloria AJAYI was beaten, was found guilty of misconduct (as an accomplice) and flagrant breach of her Matriculation oath and consequently EXPELLED with immediate effect.
“Miss Gloria AJAYI, a 100L Mass Communication student with Matriculation No. 10295, who was seen being beaten in the viral video but did not retaliate or engage in fisticuffs with her tormentors, was EXONERATED.
“The duo of Miss Mistura Eniola ADEJUWON with Matriculation No. 10435 and Miss Precious Oluwapelumi OLANREWAJU with Matriculation No. 11126, who gleefully recorded the video and posted on social media were WARNED and advised to always report such incident to the Directorate of Students’ Affairs and the Security Unit of the University rather than escalating it on social media.
“Mr. Olawale AJEWOLE, a 200L Mass Communication student with Matriculation No. 6021 was EXONERATED for making efforts to lock Miss Gloria AJAYI inside a room to prevent further beating.
The university administration also expressed its desire to encourage individuals who witness or experience any type of harassment, abuse, or violence against students to promptly report such incidents to the relevant authorities.
“Moving forward, we will continue to prioritize the well-being and safety of our University community. We will also reinforce our efforts to educate and promote respectful and responsible behaviour among our students.” the statement read in part
Meanwhile, the Ekiti state police command has initiated a covert inquiry into the matter. According to a statement from the Ekiti State Command Police Public Relations Office, DSP Abutu Sunday, Anipr, the state Commissioner, CP Akinwale Adeniran, has instructed the Ikere Area Commander to collaborate with the Institution’s Management to ascertain, investigate, and ensure that the individual responsible for the barbaric act is identified and faces the legal repercussions.
