“We Are Not Safe”: FUOYE Students Cry Out as Insecurity Worsens in Oye-Ekiti

OYE-EKITI, NIGERIA — In what has now become one of the most troubling and underreported student safety crises in recent memory, the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is grappling with a wave of violent assaults, burglaries, and sexual attacks targeting students—especially female residents—at the main campus in Oye-Ekiti.

For almost three months, students have been sounding the alarm over growing insecurity in and around the university’s off-campus hostels. But what began as anonymous whispers dismissed as mere rumours by the university administration has escalated into a full-blown emergency, with students taking up arms and terrorized residents begging for intervention.

From Silence to Chaos: A Timeline of Denial and Panic

The first reports of nocturnal intrusions—ranging from window break-ins to theft and attempted rape—surfaced on student WhatsApp groups in late March. Victims recounted how assailants cut through their window nets, threatened them from outside, and in some cases, forced their way in, sexually assaulted them, and stole mobile phones.

Despite mounting reports, FUOYE authorities released internal memos dismissing the claims as false, allegedly to protect the school’s public image. Meanwhile, the attacks intensified.

By the first week of June, students confirmed that at least 26 cases of rape and burglary had occurred within a 48-hour period across multiple hostels. “We begged the school to speak up. Instead, they kept quiet while the predators got bolder,” a 300-level student told Undergragra in frustration.

The Numbers Don’t Work — And Neither Did the Lines

In response to growing pressure, the Student Union Government (SUG) eventually issued an emergency memo on Friday, June 6, confirming the attacks and listing multiple emergency contacts, including security agencies and FUOYE’s internal security team.

However, students attempting to call these emergency numbers found none of them went through. Panic and rage spread quickly. “What’s the point of emergency lines that don’t work?” another student asked.

“These men don’t look like regular thieves. They look like terrorists. We are being hunted.”
— Student’s name withheld for safety

Fear Takes Over: Self-Defense, Street Patrols, and Mob Justice

The result? FUOYEITES have taken matters into their own hands.

In what resembles a war-time posture, students now sleep with one eye open, armed with knives, cutlasses, pepper sprays, and padlocks. Several lodges have formed night vigilante groups, taking shifts to patrol hostels.

Just two nights ago, a suspected intruder was caught near Baydot hostel and lynched by angry students. A chilling video shows the mob beating the suspect, with some cheering in the background. The atmosphere on campus has become one of paranoia and raw survival.

Delayed Exams and Administrative Confusion

As fear consumed the campus, a fresh wave of confusion emerged: examination schedules were abruptly postponed across various departments and faculties.

While the Islamic public holiday was only slated for Friday and Monday, some faculties—particularly in Oye—were mysteriously granted nearly two weeks off, fueling speculation that the school was trying to quietly defuse tension without admitting to the crisis.

Students preparing to go home after second-semester exams now feel stranded, confused, and angry.

Leadership Reacts: SUG VP Calls on State Government

In a heartfelt public statement, Eniola, the outgoing Vice President of the Student Union, confirmed that the situation had been escalated to the Ekiti State Government. She assured students that she is actively pushing for stronger security enforcement and long-term intervention.

“Security measures will be reinforced, and we will not rest until peace is fully restored on and around our campus… Together, we will overcome this.”

Calls for Action: What Students Demand Now

With trust in university administration at an all-time low, FUOYE students are calling for:

• Immediate deployment of armed security patrols on and off campus

• Public acknowledgment and accountability from school management

• Installation of streetlights and surveillance cameras in off-campus areas

• Mental health support for victims of sexual assault

• Transparent investigation into perpetrators and the school’s delayed response

PICTURES AND VIDEO EVIDENCE 

(All videos and pictures content has been verified has been posted on the Undergragra blog with viewer discretion advised.)

Voices from the Internet: FUOYE Students Speak Out

In the face of silence from authorities, content creators and students have taken to social media to raise awareness, with emotional videos and survivor testimonials flooding platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter).

Popular TikToker @realdray01o released a now-viral clip detailing the disturbing wave of assaults and calling on the public to demand justice and protection for FUOYE students.

Watch the video here https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMSADT2Ro/

CALL TO ACTION — RAISE YOUR VOICE, SHARE YOUR STORY

FUOYEITES, the world needs to hear your voice.

Post your photos, videos, testimonies, and any proof of what’s happening around you.
Go to X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, or any platform you use.
Use the hashtag #SecureFUOYE or #SaveFUOYEStudents
️ Tag news handles, influencers, and relevant authorities.
Share threads, repost videos, and stand together in unity.

Conclusion: A Cry for Help, Not Just a Trend

This is no longer an isolated campus story. This is a security crisis, a cover-up scandal, and a mental health emergency—rolled into one. FUOYE must speak up, act up, and clean up the mess it helped create through inaction.

If you see something! Say something! Undergragra is here to give you more information as the news unfolds. 

Please stay safe!