Area, Ogun State, Rev. Olufunke Oladeojobi , has been quizzed by the
police for allegedly conducting virginity tests on the pupils.
PUNCH Metro learnt that Oladeojobi, who was described as a strict
disciplinarian, by her pupils called in a nurse and jointly carried
out virginity tests on a group of 10 students last week Monday.
It was further learnt that the principal did not seek the consent of
the parents/guardians of the pupils before conducting the test on
Senior Secondary School 1 pupils.
During the test, it was alleged that the principal and the nurse whose
name could not be ascertained allegedly dipped their fingers into the
pupils' private parts.
When contacted, the Divisional Police Officer of Ajuwon Division, Mr.
Waheed Yusuf, a Chief Superintendent of Police, confirmed the incident
to our correspondent.
He said the investigation into the matter was still "ongoing" and
declined further comment until "investigations were concluded." But, a
policeman attached to the station who spoke on the condition of
anonymity said Oladeojobi owned up to the incident.
He said, "She confessed that she conducted virginity tests on the
pupils and that 'she was trying to help them.' We took her in for
questioning on Thursday and Friday but she was not detained as my
superiors were taking into consideration that she is a civil servant.
"We might have some problems if she (Oladeojobi) is to be charged to
court for sexual assault because the matter was reported to the police
late and no medical examination was immediately done on the affected
pupils to use as aproof in the law court." Hope the helpless students
will get justice.
Source: Punchng.com