Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State – On Tuesday night, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Agbeloba Samuel Oyeyemi.
Adebayo Folasade’s younger brother is at the center of a troubling situation involving sexual harassment allegations against Abayomi Sunday Fasina, the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). His arrest took place at approximately 9 p.m. at Oyeyemi’s home in Ado-Ekiti, raising many questions about the circumstances.
Witnesses described a tense scene as DSS operatives arrived in three vehicles: a black Toyota Hilux, an Innoson truck (plate AE960YEE), and a Toyota Fortuner.
Notably, Oyeyemi serves as General Manager of Our People’s 104.1 FM in Ado-Ekiti and teaches English at Ekiti State University.
Authorities detained him abruptly without providing a clear reason, sparking widespread confusion.
A family friend, speaking anonymously, linked the arrest to media reports exposing alleged harassment by Fasina.
“DSS agents gave no explanation, but this clearly connects to Fasina’s misconduct,” the source asserted.
Moreover, this friend speculated that Oyeyemi’s dual roles as a media practitioner and lecturer could raise suspicions.
Given that Fasina previously worked at EKSU, some might assume that Oyeyemi was behind the media leaks exposing the allegations.
However, the family friend refuted this notion, describing Oyeyemi as a peace-loving individual who avoids controversy.
“He is a member of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry and has no history of engaging in such activities. This is a mistake,” the source added.
The arrest has raised alarm bells, leading many to believe it might be an attempt to intimidate those close to Adebayo Folasade.
People are particularly concerned that this action seeks to uncover the sources behind media reports detailing Fasina’s alleged misconduct.
A family friend suggested authorities might use detention as intimidation to muzzle whistleblowers and journalistic sources.
Meanwhile, allies are pursuing multiple channels to secure Oyeyemi’s immediate release amid growing concerns about press freedom restrictions.
Both the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have been notified and are actively working to address the matter.
“We are making every effort to ensure his release. This appears to be an overreach by local DSS operatives,” the source noted.
The arrest comes amid ongoing investigations into Fasina by FUOYE’s governing council.
The council had set up a panel three weeks ago to probe allegations against the Vice Chancellor.
Critics challenge the panel’s strategic direction, citing disproportionate attention to peripheral issues rather than core objectives. This follows mounting evidence that procedural matters dominate discussions while critical agenda items remain unaddressed.
Reports suggest that its mandate centers more on identifying those who leaked audio recordings and documents exposing Fasina’s alleged harassment rather than addressing the misconduct itself.
The DSS has yet to issue a statement regarding Oyeyemi’s arrest, as the agency currently lacks a publicly accessible spokesperson.
Attempts to reach the DSS for comments were unsuccessful.
This development adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious case that has drawn significant public attention.
Observers are now watching closely to see how both the university and security agencies handle the situation in the coming days.