Olalekan Oni, a final-year student at Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) in Ekiti State, has been arrested for allegedly raping a male classmate.

Oni, who studies Criminology and is known by the nickname “Asiwaju,” had recently presented his research project titled “Causes and Youth Involvement in Criminal Activity: A Case Study of Oye Local Government Area.”

A video circulating online on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, shows the accused, dressed in a shirt and shorts, being escorted away by police officers while a crowd watches.

The National Association of Ondo State Students released a statement to distance themselves from Oni, stating he is neither a member nor affiliated with their union.

“We want to clarify that the individual Oni Olalekan popularly known as Asiwaju accused of s3xual assault and who has publicly denounced our association on Monday 10th of June 2024, is not a member, an executive or appointee of our association,” the statement read.

“We would like to clarify that this individual is not a member of our association nor has any affiliation with us

“It is important to ensure that this distinction is clear to the general public and that any misinformation is addressed promptly

“We take these matters very seriously and stand for a safe and inclusive environment for all our members. If you have any concerns or information that you think we should be aware of, please do not hesitate to reach out to the association board

“Let’s continue to uphold our values and principles as we strive for a respectful and supportive community within our association.”

The FUOYE Student Union also issued a statement, distancing itself from the accused.

“Disclaimer. This is to inform the general public that Oni Olalekan, popularly known as (Asiwaju), is not a member of the Students’ Union Government nor is he an appointee of the Students’ Union Government,” the statement read.

“Any claims or assumptions to the contrary are incorrect. Please take note and disregard any misinformation.

“Please be assured that the FUOYESUG is actively addressing this matter and will take all necessary actions to ensure that justice is served. Thank you.”

The spokesperson of the Ekiti State Police Command, Abutu Sunday, who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday said that the suspect denied the allegations.

“Investigation has commenced, the suspect has been arrested and investigations have commenced because he is denying why the complainant is alleging, so we will see the result of the investigation,” the PPRO added.