Two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, have been arrested by the police over allegations of conspiracy and rape involving a 20-year-old female student of the institution.
In a statement on Tuesday, spokesman of the Ondo State Police Command, Olusola Ayanlade, said preliminary investigations showed that the victim was invited to the residence of her long-time friend, Queen Sodo, 19, also a student of AAUA.
Ayanlade explained that the victim, trusting their friendship dating back to secondary school, accepted a drink offered to her, which was later discovered to have been laced with drugs, rendering her unconscious.
According to the police, Queen Sodo then allegedly left the room to call her male accomplice, standing guard while the assault took place.
A neighbour, who heard unusual sounds from the room, raised an alarm and rescued the victim. She was found naked, unconscious, and in a compromising position with the male suspect before being rushed for medical attention. She has since been referred to a specialist hospital, where she is receiving treatment.
The police spokesperson said both suspects have confessed to their involvement, and exhibits including the drug-laced drink have been recovered.
The suspects are in custody and will be transferred to the Gender Desk Office in Akure for further investigation and prosecution. Ayanlade assured the public that all criminal elements in the state will be brought to justice.
