Prof. Samuel Bandele, Vice-Chancellor of Anchor University, Lagos, has strongly denied any claims of a cover-up regarding an alleged sexual assault involving a student, Evangel Ganiyu.

He condemned the incident, which involved an artisan working in the female hostel, and confirmed that the suspect is currently in police custody and will face legal proceedings.

Bandele emphasized the university’s commitment to high ethical standards and reassured the community that any incidents of misconduct will be taken seriously.

He clarified that the artisan was not a staff member but was engaged for renovation work, urging students to report any past experiences of harassment for proper investigation.

He reiterated that Anchor University is dedicated to nurturing responsible individuals and will not tolerate any violations of its values.