A student of Unilorin expelled over alleged s+xual abuse of a 17 year old girl

The expulsion of postgraduate student Mathew Adeboye Balogun, also known as Plato, by the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) over allegations of sexual assault on vulnerable students and admission seekers, including a 17-year-old girl, underscores the seriousness of addressing such misconduct within academic institutions.
The expulsion of Mathew Adeboye Balogun, a Master’s student in the Department of Counsellor Education at the University of Ilorin, highlights his alleged despicable acts, including molesting and threatening a 100-level student who was only 17 at the time. The incident gained attention and condemnation, leading to the university’s action.

The University of Ilorin expelled Mathew Adeboye Balogun, as per the Unilorin Bulletin issued on Monday. Balogun was found guilty of allegations of sexual molestation against vulnerable students and admission seekers. The expulsion was conveyed in a letter from the University’s Student Affairs Unit, dated January 3, 2024, and signed by the Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs, Mr. Moses Opaleke, according to the publication.

The expulsion of Mathew Adeboye Balogun was a result of his admission to the charges of sexual misconduct and taking unlawful advantages of vulnerable students and admission seekers. Balogun, also known as Plato, did not appear before the Student Disciplinary Committee on October 16, 2023, but admitted to the charges during the second sitting on October 19, 2023. The expulsion, effective October 25, 2023, was based on violations of the Students’ Information and Regulations Handbook.