A student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko in Ondo State, Tom Samuel has been apprehended over alleged rape of a female schoolmate.
They police also arrested an accomplice who is also an undergraduate.
SUNSHINETRUTH News gathered that the ugly incident happened on Friday, November 21, 2024 at Cele street, Akungba.
It was gathered that the suspect reportedly drugged the victim by giving some alcoholic substance. The victim became unconscious while the incident lasted.
According to a medical report sighted by our reporter, a case of rape was confirmed by the Medical Director of General Hospital, Iwaro-Oka, Dr Gbademosi O. B. after tests were carried out on Saturday 22nd November, 2025.
Video obtained by this reporter showed moment friends of the victim rushed into the room and met Samuel and the victim, who was still unconscious.
DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, the Spokesperson for Ondo Police Command, confirmed the development in a press statement on Monday.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police has ordered that the matter be transfered to gender section of the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet Investigation.
“The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the general public that operatives attached to Akungba Divisional Headquarters have successfully arrested two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), in connection with a case of conspiracy and rape involving a 20-year-old female student of the same school.
“This notable operational success underscores the Command’s enhanced capacity to combat crime, made possible through the strategic guidance and unwavering support of the Inspector-General of Police, whose leadership continues to strengthen law enforcement across the state.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim was invited to the residence of her long-time friend, Queen Sodo ‘f’, 19 years old, also a student of the same school.
“Trusting in the longevity of their friendship, which began in secondary school and continued into university, the victim accepted a drink provided by her friend, which was later found to have been laced with drugs, causing her to lose consciousness. Observing that the victim had become incapacitated, Queen Sodo reportedly cleverly left the room, summoned her male co-conspirator, and kept watch while the crime was being committed.
“The victim was subsequently rescued by a neighbour who noticed unusual and inconsistent noise from her neighbor’s room. She was found naked, unconscious, and in a compromising position with the arrested male suspect, and was immediately taken for urgent medical attention. Following preliminary assessment, she was referred to a specialist hospital for further medical treatment, where she is currently receiving care and recuperating.
“Both arrested suspects have confessed to their involvement and the specific roles they played in the crime, providing investigators with crucial information to aid in the prosecution of the case. Relevant and corroborated exhibits relating to the crime were recovered at the scene, including the bottle of the drug-laced drink, which will be transferred for toxicology examination, all of which have been identified by both the victim and the suspects as connected to the incident.
“The suspects are presently in lawful custody, and efforts are ongoing to transfer them to Gender Desk Office, Akure, for further discreet investigation and subsequent prosecution. The Ondo State Police Command reassures the public that offenders, regardless of cunning or familiarity with their victims, will be apprehended and made to face the full weight of the law.
“The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, appreciates the Inspector-General of Police for his unwavering support, which continues to empower the Command to deliver justice decisively and efficiently.
“The Command also advises parents and guardians to continuously educate their children on the importance of caution in relationships, including with friends, as even longstanding friendships can be exploited to perpetrate criminal acts,” the PPRO said.
Students of the institution are calling for justice as some alleged that the suspect is a son to an influential police officer and has in the past, bragged that “nothing will happen.”
Source: The Sunshinetruth
