The Ondo State Police Command has taken two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), into custody following allegations that a 20-year-old female undergraduate was incapacitated with a sedative and subsequently subjected to unlawful conduct.
According to official statements, a neighbour raised an alarm after hearing distress sounds from the suspect’s residence, prompting immediate intervention. The victim was found unconscious and was promptly taken to a medical facility for treatment before being transferred to a specialist hospital, where she is currently reported to be stable.
Police spokesperson Olushola Ayanlade stated that preliminary findings show the victim had visited the home of her long-time friend, 19-year-old Queen Sodo, with whom she shared a relationship dating back to secondary school. The victim allegedly accepted a drink offered by Sodo, which investigators later confirmed contained a sedative substance.
Authorities allege that the incapacitation enabled the involvement of a male accomplice. Both individuals are said to have provided statements detailing their respective roles, while key physical evidence—including the drink—has been secured to support ongoing investigations.
The suspects remain in custody and will be transferred to the Gender Desk Unit of the Ondo State Police Command, which specialises in cases involving gender-based offences and coordinates prosecution in line with the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP) and relevant state laws.
The Police Command assured the public that the matter will be pursued with full adherence to due process, emphasising that criminal responsibility applies irrespective of personal relationships or the age of the individuals involved.
Ayanlade further advised parents, guardians, and students to exercise caution in interpersonal interactions, noting that trust established over many years does not eliminate the need for vigilance.
Legal analysts note that the case raises important questions about: the growing use of sedatives in interpersonal crimes, the duty of educational institutions to strengthen student safety frameworks, and the application of gender-based violence laws in university environments.
The investigation continues
