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FUOYE Cracks Down on Cyberbullying, Suspends Two Students Over Leaked Private Video of SUG President
The management of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has taken decisive disciplinary action against two students accused of cyberbullying the institution’s suspended Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, James Iyanuoluwa Adio.
The suspension, which takes immediate effect, was announced in an official statement published on the university’s news portal on Friday. The statement was issued by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Tajudeen Opoola, who is currently serving as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
According to the university authorities, the affected students, Alao Iyanuoluwa Odunayo and Olawale Abiodun Samuel, were alleged to have collaborated in carrying out online attacks against Adio by reportedly exposing his private affairs on social media. The university alleged that the action was connected to Adio’s inability to satisfy certain financial demands made by the students.
The institution expressed serious concern over the development, describing the alleged conduct as unacceptable and capable of bringing the university into disrepute. Management stressed that it would not tolerate actions that could undermine the integrity and reputation of the institution.
While investigations into the allegations continue, the university directed both students to proceed on suspension pending the outcome of the ongoing inquiry. The management reiterated its commitment to maintaining discipline within the academic community and ensuring that any behaviour capable of tarnishing the image of the university is appropriately addressed.
The latest development comes amid a growing controversy surrounding the suspended SUG President, whose troubles began last week when the university suspended him alongside the Deputy Director of Students Affairs over allegations of extortion.
Adio was accused of having an indirect connection to the unauthorized collection of ₦1,000 from newly admitted students for practical sessions. The university further alleged that about ₦700,000 linked to the exercise was traced to his personal bank account, prompting disciplinary measures against him.
The controversy deepened shortly after his suspension when an explicit video allegedly involving the student leader surfaced online and quickly spread across various social media platforms. The viral circulation of the footage sparked widespread reactions among students and the public, drawing the attention and intervention of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
As investigations continue into both the extortion allegations and the cyberbullying claims, the unfolding events have generated intense debate within the university community, with many observers closely monitoring the institution’s efforts to restore order and uphold discipline on campus.