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UNIOSUN rejects Army position on assault claims, seeks legal action
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UNIOSUN rejects Army position on assault claims, seeks legal action

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has rejected the Nigerian Army's stance on allegations of sexual assault involving military personnel and university staff. The Army claimed it lacks credible evidence and has initiated an investigation, attributing the allegations to the university's Vice Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, and suggesting they were amplified on social media. UNIOSUN criticized the Army's request for victims to report directly to military authorities, citing trauma, fear, and intimidation as barriers to reporting. The university emphasized its commitment to student safety, confidentiality, and the need for victim-centered, independent investigations. It reaffirmed its support for students who report harassment or abuse and clarified that the Vice Chancellor's previous remarks were meant to address student safety concerns rather than prejudice the investigation.

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UNIOSUN rejects Army position on assault claims, seeks legal action

The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has rejected the Nigerian Army's stance on allegations of sexual assault involving military personnel and university staff. The Army claimed it lacks credible evidence and has initiated an investigation, attributing the allegations to the university's Vice Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, and suggesting they were amplified on social media. UNIOSUN criticized the Army's request for victims to report directly to military authorities, citing trauma, fear, and intimidation as barriers to reporting. The university emphasized its commitment to student safety, confidentiality, and the need for victim-centered, independent investigations. It reaffirmed its support for students who report harassment or abuse and clarified that the Vice Chancellor's previous remarks were meant to address student safety concerns rather than prejudice the investigation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced view between the Nigerian Army and Osun State University, highlighting both parties' positions without overtly favoring one side. While the issue of sexual assault is highly sensitive and politically charged, the reporting focuses on the institutional responses rather

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