A female undergraduate student (name withheld) has accused a lecturer at the University of Lagos, Akoka, known as Dr. Kadiri, of rape.
The undergraduate claims that the incident took place during her visit to the lecturer’s office to address concerns about her results.
Inclusive Social Welfare and Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental organisation where the victim reported the incident, alleges that instead of addressing the student’s result-related issues, Dr. Kadiri allegedly raped her on August 16, 2023.
InclusiveSWEF reported the case to the Gender Unit of the state police command. Through the OC Gender, the state CP, Idowu Owohunwa, issued a warrant of arrest for the lecturer via the state High Court, involving the Vice Chancellor of the university in the process.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, has confirmed the incident, stating, “He is to appear in court in the coming days.”
In response, the spokesperson for UNILAG, Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, acknowledged that the university is aware of an investigation involving one of its employees.
She stated, “UNILAG Management received a letter from the Nigeria Police Force on August 28, inviting an employee of the university for questioning. The employee was promptly informed of the situation and advised to cooperate.
“On August 29, the employee complied. Although we do not have all the details regarding the incident leading to the employee’s arrest, we are fully aware that the investigation is ongoing. We are actively cooperating with security agencies to ensure a just resolution of the matter.”