A 400-level student of Federal University Oye Ekiti in Ekiti State has been arrested over an alleged rape of a male colleague.

The National Association of Ondo State Students and the FUOYE Student Union have issued statements distancing themselves from the accused, declaring that he is neither a member nor affiliate of their organizations.

Both bodies on Tuesday emphasized their commitment to a safe environment for learning and promised to take necessary actions to ensure justice is served in the unfolding case

The Police Public Relations Officer in Ekiti State, Abutu Sunday, has since confirmed the arrest of the suspect identified as Oni Olalekan popularly known as Asiwaju

According to him, while the suspect has denied the allegation, the police would continue with its investigation into the matter