The police in Ondo State have arrested two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), in connection with the rape of a 20-year-old female student.

In a statement, Ayanlade Olayinka, the command’s spokesperson, said the suspects, including a 19-year-old female student identified as Queen Sodo, were apprehended by operatives from the Akungba divisional headquarters.

Olayinka said the incident occurred when the victim visited her longtime friend at her residence.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the victim was invited to the residence of her long-time friend, Queen Sodo ‘f’, 19 years old, also a student of the same school,” the statement reads.

“Trusting in the longevity of their friendship, which began in secondary school and continued into university, the victim accepted a drink provided by her friend, which was later found to have been laced with drugs, causing her to lose consciousness.”

The spokesperson said the female suspect then reportedly left the room and summoned a male accomplice while keeping watch as the assault was committed.

Olayinka said the victim was rescued by a neighbour who heard unusual sounds from the room and found her unconscious and naked with the male suspect.

She added that the victim was immediately taken for medical attention and later referred to a specialist hospital where she is currently receiving treatment.

“Both arrested suspects have confessed to their involvement and the specific roles they played in the crime, providing investigators with crucial information to aid in the prosecution of the case,” she said.

Olayinka said investigators recovered several exhibits from the scene, including the bottle containing the suspected drug-laced drink, which will be sent for toxicology examination.

She added that the suspects are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the gender desk office in Akure for further investigation and prosecution.

The spokesperson said the commissioner of police advised parents and guardians to educate their children on caution in relationships, noting that even longstanding friendships can be exploited for criminal purposes.