A viral video showing female students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, being checked for bras before entering the examination hall has sparked widespread criticism online and on campus.
The video, which surfaced on Tuesday, captures female students standing in a queue at the university’s main campus while unidentified officials appeared to be inspecting whether they were wearing bras before allowing entry into a computer-based test venue.
The incident has ignited outrage on social media, with many condemning the practice as a form of harassment and a misplacement of academic priorities.
A student who spoke to PUNCH Online on condition of anonymity said the checks are often enforced during exams but expressed frustration over the manner in which they are conducted.
“What happened is because we are having exams.
“They don’t do this every time. They will check you if you are wearing a bra.
“It has happened to me once, even though I felt embarrassed. That is OOU and they’re nonsense,” the source said.
Another student, who identified herself simply as Chioma, decried the overreach of security officials on campus.
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