A student of Osun State University has alleged that she was assaulted during the reported invasion of student hostels by soldiers from the Army Depot in Osogbo.
The student, identified only as Ademola, recounted the incident in a video shared by OsunDefenderNG, saying she was alone in her hostel room preparing a meal when the soldiers entered the residence.
According to her, she initially noticed the presence of soldiers around the hostel and believed the situation had subsided before they allegedly returned.
The allegations follow an incident on Monday evening in which soldiers from the Army Depot, Osogbo, were accused of invading student hostels, assaulting students and taking more than 60 mobile phones and other electronic devices.
Some female students also alleged they were stripped naked and forced to dance unclothed by soldiers who reportedly participated in the Army Depot’s passing-out parade on Saturday.
Recounting her experience, Ademola said the soldiers knocked on her door and ordered her to open it.
She said one of the soldiers asked how many people were in the room, and she replied that her roommate was not present.
Ademola alleged that the soldier then pinned her against the bathroom door and made unwanted sexual advances while warning her not to scream.
She said she managed to free herself and moved toward the door, where she demanded that the soldier leave the room.
According to the student, another soldier then entered and also attempted to calm her down while urging her not to shout.
She said both soldiers fled after she screamed for help, allowing her to shut and lock the door.
Ademola added that a fellow hostel resident later came to check on her after hearing the commotion.
The Nigerian Army Depot in Osogbo said Tuesday it had launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving some of its personnel following a complaint by the National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone D.
The Army said the investigation would establish the facts surrounding the incident and assured the public that any personnel found culpable would face appropriate disciplinary action.
