Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), located in Ikere Ekiti, has taken decisive action by expelling two female students involved in a bullying incident captured in a viral video.
According to Mr. Temitope Akinbisoye, the Public Relations Officer of BOUESTI, the university administration made the decision following a disturbing viral video depicting the physical assault of one student by her peers.
Akinbisoye stated, “The university authorities condemn in strong terms, any form of violence or misconduct in our university or by any of our constituents. Such behavior is entirely inconsistent with the values we uphold and the standards of respect and dignity that we expect from all members of our university.”
The incident involved Miss Opemiposi Precious Bolaji, an 18-year-old 100L Mass Communication student, assaulting her colleague, Miss Gloria Ajayi, also a 100L Mass Communication student, in a private hostel off-campus.
Following the investigation and recommendations of the Students’ Disciplinary Committee (SDC), the university expelled Bolaji for her misconduct and flagrant breach of her matriculation oath. Additionally, Osaro, who provided the stick used in the assault, was expelled for being an accomplice to the act.
Two other students, Mistura Adejuwon and Precious Olanrewaju, who recorded and shared the video on social media, were cautioned and advised to report such incidents to the appropriate university authorities rather than escalating them on social media.
Mr. Olawale Ajewole, a 200L Mass Communication student, was exonerated for his attempt to intervene and prevent further harm to Miss Ajayi.
Remarkably, Miss Ajayi, the victim of the assault, was exonerated by the committee and the university authorities, as she did not retaliate or engage in violence despite being the target of the attack.
The Ekiti State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the assault, underscoring the seriousness with which such incidents are being treated by both the university and law enforcement authorities.
