Unilag student testifies in court on alleged rape by lecturer
A University of Lagos student testified before the Lagos State High Court about her alleged rape by Dr Samuel Ojogbo. She described the incident as happening in an isolated, windowless office and maintained her account during cross-examination. The student said she reported the matter to her uncle and underwent a medical test, with the report submitted to the police. The court addressed the admissibility of photographic evidence and set a new date for the trial’s continuation.
What happened
- The student alleged that Dr Samuel Ojogbo raped her in his underground office at the university’s Akoka campus on August 22, 2025.
- She stated that August 21, 2025, was the first time the lecturer approached her directly.
- The witness said she took her clothing from the day to the police, who later returned them.
- Justice Oyindamola Ogala ruled that a photograph of the office could not be admitted as evidence due to lack of proper certification.
- The case was adjourned to May 11, 2026, for further hearing.
