01/10/2026
*🚨 TENSION AT FUOYE OVER REPORTED POLICE ATTEMPT TO ARREST VC*
Tension reportedly erupted in Ado-Ekiti after police officers arrived at the residence of FUOYE Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, around 6:10 a.m., allegedly to arrest him.
According to Ogunwole, the officers presented an arrest warrant and said the matter was connected to a petition allegedly filed by individuals linked to the university, including former VC Prof. Abayomi Fasina and former Law Dean Dr Kehinde Adeola.
Staff and students later gathered at the VC’s residence in solidarity. ASUU, NAAT and NASU also expressed support, while FUOYE’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Sunday Saanu, criticised the police action.
The matter reportedly relates to a disputed leaked audio recording and subsequent investigative and court proceedings.