FUOYE Uncovers Another Intruder on Staff WhatsApp Platform.

FUOYE Uncovers Another Intruder on Staff WhatsApp Platform.

Barely 72 hours after an intruder was uncovered and arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has again exposed another infiltrator on its official staff WhatsApp platforms.

The latest intruder, identified by the codename “Ajasa,” was discovered through a joint investigation by members of the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) and the Non-Academic Union of Allied and Education Institutions (NASU). The university disclosed that Ajasa had been added to FUOYE’s official staff platforms, including the Joint Action Committee (JAC 3) platform, which comprises the three non-academic staff unions—Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), NAAT, and NASU. He was also present on SSANU platforms.

A member of the WhatsApp platform, Alabi Ajao, provided the information in a statement on Saturday, explaining that Ajasa was discovered after NAAT and NASU leadership directed all members of the JAC3 platform to submit their details for verification.

“This move followed the shocking revelation that another number on the platform was linked to the earlier detected intruder who, despite not being a staff member of FUOYE, had been smuggled into the university’s platforms to cause disruption and threaten members who opposed his views. He was recently arrested by DSS operatives for cybercrime-related activities,” the statement read.

In a bid to expose Ajasa, the sister unions issued a statement titled “ADDRESSING AJASA’S OPERATIONS ON THE JAC3 PLATFORM,” declaring that:

> “Ajasa, it is obvious that you were added to this platform to cause mayhem. Now that the ultimatum given to you to disclose your identity has expired, and you have failed to provide any verification, it is assumed that you are not a registered member of this platform. Your continued presence here is deemed illegal.

> “The leadership of NASU and NAAT remains committed to uncovering how Ajasa was added to the platform and will take appropriate action against those responsible. You are hereby removed from the JAC3 platform.”

Following the removal, a victory message circulated among union members, celebrating the expulsion of the intruder. The message read:

> “Freedom at last on JAC3! Now, the attack will persist on SSANU platforms, and the same executives who spend our dues monthly will continue to encourage and support such assaults. I hope members of staff are watching, and I wish newly recruited staff intending to join unions in FUOYE understand what SSANU currently represents.

> “Disagreements are a normal part of unionism, and it is not unusual for members to support different factions. Heated debates and occasional confrontations are also expected. However, when a non-member is deliberately added to platforms to attack the institution, the Vice-Chancellor, and financial members, it becomes a serious concern. Perhaps our national body will need to step in for further clarification.”

The university management, alongside the sister unions, has vowed to continue investigations into how Ajasa gained access to the platform and to ensure that those responsible face appropriate disciplinary action.