Members of staff and students of the Osun State
University, Ipetu Ijesa, were reportedly harassed and battered by Air Force
personnel on Tuesday. According to multiple reports, the Air Force
men, who have allegedly been terrorising students of the University for a long
time, arrived the campus Tuesday and beat up people on sight.
The Dean of Students Affairs, Dr. Adebimpe Adigun, confirmed
the incident and revealed that some students were hospitalized after the
attack. "Six of the students are currently admitted to a hospital; five
were treated for injuries. Two members of staff were also wounded by the
military men." she said.
The Air Force have now commenced investigation, insisting
that they do not condone or encourage the violation of anyone’s human
rights.
Olatokunbo Adesanya, Director of Public Relations and
Information, in a statement on Wednesday, said while the NAF highly regrets the
entire incident, it was not a reflection of what the military arms stood for.
The statement reads:
“"The attention of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has
been drawn to reports of some of its personnel being involved in a fracas on
the campus of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) at Ipetu Ijesha. While the
NAF highly regrets the entire incidence, it is noteworthy that the reported
incidence is not a reflection of what the NAF stands for. The NAF is a highly
professional force that does not condone or encourage the violation of anyone’s
human rights.
The general public is invited to kindly note that the NAF
has already commenced formal investigations into the reported unfortunate
incidence. At the end of the investigations, Nigerians are assured that any NAF
personnel found culpable will be dealt with in accordance with the appropriate
laws."
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An officer is supposed to be a 'Gentleman' not animal