Uniosun Students Protest As Security Operatives Invade Hostels, Make Arrest

Students of Osun State University , Osogbo main campus are protesting the arrest of several students from their various hostels on Thursday morning .

The students blocked the Osogbo /Ibokun road to protest the arrest by the security operatives.

A student of the institution , Tayo Mosadope, told our correspondent that armed security operatives stormed some hostels in Oke Baale area of Osogbo around 7 :00 a . m . and arrested about 20 students and some non -students living in the area.

Mosadope said , “ The security men that came did not say anything to indicate where they came from . But we know they are operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission .

“ About 20 students were arrested . Some non – students , who are living around were also picked up . A staff of the university that was caught recording activities of the security was also arrested . ”

Acting Dean of Students Affairs , Mr . Dare Adeyemi , confirmed the arrest of about 15 students of the school by security operatives, adding that the management was making efforts to stop the current protest .