The Obafemi Awolowo Hall of residence (Awo) in the University of Ibadan (UI) was attacked by some armed men in the wee hours of Friday, the management confirmed.
The authorities of the institution confirmed the armed invasion of a female hostel in a statement issued by its PRO, Olatunji Oladejo.
According to Passetter News, the armed robbers numbering 10 invaded the female hostel around 1:30am and robbed students of their belongings.
They also made away with girls’ phones, laptops, cash and other valuable items.
The Director of the Public Communication of the institution, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo while confirming the development to newsmen said, “the unfortunate incident happened around 1:30am as about 10 gunmen invaded the female hostel. They injured two students who were later rushed to our Jaja clinic for treatment.
“Our Campus Security Service with combined efforts of the policemen from Bodija, Sango and Ojoo and Operation burst rushed there but the thieves had escaped,” Oladejo added.
Oladejo said investigations had commenced to track the fleeing robbers.
A female student who preferred anonymity told Passetter News that, “My block was not affected, it was only block A, B and C. Around 2am, the thieves entered the hall, the seven of them, all males were armed.
“They were so familiar with the hostel, and they took people’s phones and laptops. A lady was assaulted with a sharp weapon and was marked with a deep cut. She has been rushed to Jaja (the university health centre) for treatment.
“The thieves threatened that they were coming back later. Our security men only came after the armed robbers had left.
” The school should provide us with proper security. They should employ uniformed and armed men who can protect us, not just people with whistles.
“I want to believe that the bikes that they banned is the cause of the current security problem.
“Since the ban of the bikes, the rate of robbery has increased,” she added.
