LASUED disowns convicted rapist, clarifies he was an intruder not a staff member

The leadership of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has publicly denounced the rape of a female student that occurred on campus, stating that the convicted perpetrator was an intruder and not an employee, despite finding by a court.
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The Vice Chancellor, Professor Bilkis Lafiaji-Okuneye, issued a statement following the February 2025 conviction of Mr. Kolawole Muyiwa, arguing that the court made a factual error by labeling him a staff member. The university is fighting to correct the record and uphold its zero-tolerance policy on sexual violence.
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‎The rape, which took place in 2021 against a student who was a minor at the time, has raised serious questions about campus security.
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‎The university confirmed that the culprit, Muyiwa, gained access to the office where the crime occurred because a serving lecturer, Mr. Sunday Fawowe, permitted his friend to use the space, creating the environment for the horrific crime.
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‎The LASUED administration maintained that Muyiwole was a civilian intruder, distancing the institution from any formal employment link to the convicted rapist.
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