Obi Calls For Probe Into Alleged Soldier Rape Of Uniosun Students

Peter Obi , the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) , has strongly demanded a meticulous probe into the reported invasion of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) student hostels in Osogbo by military personnel. The harrowing incident reportedly involved troops assaulting students, confiscating personal property, and subjecting female students to degrading sexual violence and rape.

Expressing deep distress over the situation in an official statement, Obi condemned the alleged barbarity and emphasized that citizens deserve to be treated with absolute dignity. He urgently called upon the military high command to initiate a transparent, unbiased, and exhaustive investigation to ensure that all culpable personnel are held strictly accountable under the law.

He said he was concerned by reports that students were allegedly assaulted, humiliated, dispossessed of their personal belongings, while some female students were reportedly subjected to degrading treatment, including rape.

“Our Armed Forces are renowned for their courage, discipline, and sacrifice in defending our nation. They are not known for such barbarity against the very citizens they are sworn to protect,” he stated.

Obi urged the military authorities to ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice, saying accountability would not only deliver justice for the victims but also protect the integrity and honour of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

“I therefore urge the military high command to conduct a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation into these allegations. Anyone found culpable should be brought to justice. Holding offending personnel accountable will not only ensure justice for the victims but also preserve the honour and integrity of our Armed Forces while serving as a deterrent against future abuses,” he said.

According to Obi, a nation that respects human dignity inspires confidence in its institutions and must never tolerate impunity or abuse of power.

“A nation that respects human dignity builds confidence in its institutions. We must never tolerate impunity or the abuse of power,” he added.