Police nabs rapist of Ogun varsity students

Abdullateef Fowewe

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 33-year-old Olayemi Shedrack who has been on its wanted list over the alleged rape of some female students of the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State after robbing them of valuables.

The suspect was apprehended in Ijagun through valuable information from members of the public while trying to blend with the crowd, the command police public relations officer, Omolola Odutola confirmed in a statement shared on Monday.

Odutola said, “Acting on a tip-off, Olayemi Olawale Shedrack, aged 33, was spotted in Ijagun attempting to blend in with the crowd, but his true identity was verified through intelligence sources. The police were promptly informed and he was promptly arrested.

“Olayemi Olawale Shedrack has been on police trail for his involvement in armed robbery and sexual assault, he was identified as the main suspect in a reported incident of armed robbery and rape that took place on July 21, 2024.

“During this crime, he and his accomplices unlawfully entered the female Royal villa accommodation area at Tai University of Education in Ijagun. They stole valuable educational items such as laptops, iPhones, sports watches, and cash from female students, and also committed sexual assault before fleeing the scene.”

She affirmed that a preliminary investigation had been launched and the suspect had been taken to the Igbeba police station, Ijebu-Ode for interrogation.

“The public can be assured that the suspect will soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation and prosecution,” she added.

Odutola said the state commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun is aware of the arrest and has ordered the apprehension of Shedrack’s accomplices and also appeals to the residents of Ijagun to provide credible information to help the police arrest other fleeing criminals.