The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a 300-level student of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti in Ekiti State, Rachael Olufogbe, following a physical assault on a fellow student on Saturday.

According to the PUNCH, it was reported that the incident happened in a private hostel located in Oye Egbo, a community outside the school premises.

The fight broke out after Olufogbe and another female occupant disagreed with the right of drying line in the hostel when the victim moved Olufogbe’s clothes to create space on the clothesline before spreading her clothes.

However, Olufogbe protested this act, leading to an exchange of words between the two.

The situation escalated quickly as Olufogbe was said to have picked a blade to inflict bodily injuries on the victim.

Pictures confirmed that the victim suffered bloody cuts in her throat, head, and chest.

Confirming the incident, the school’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Sunday Fashina, on Saturday said, “The incident happened outside the campus in a private hostel. Nobody dares that within the campus because they know the rules and regulations. If anyone tries that, it will catch up with them. The police are already handling it.

“The suspect is in police custody, and once it involves the police, we cannot interfere. When they are done with their investigations, they will write to the Vice-Chancellor to give their report, then we conduct our investigation. So, let’s wait for the outcome of the police investigation.”

Efforts to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, were unsuccessful as calls made to his phone rang out and he was yet to reply to a message sent to his WhatsApp line as of press time.