College of Education, Ikere Ekiti students, yesterday went on rampage following alleged rape of a female student by a commercial driver.
The students confronted commercial drivers while venting their displeasure over the incident, creating tension in the town.
The rape happened at about 8 pm on Sunday along College-Igbara Odo Way in Ikere.
The 200-level student reportedly had malaria, and had gone out for medical attention when a driver, identified by his nickname, Akoto, abducted and allegedly raped her. The alleged rapist is currently on the run.
The enraged students trooped to the streets, attacking commercial drivers on sight.
They also blocked the Ado-Ikere-Akure way, disrupting traffic flow for several hours.
Travellers to Akure had to take alternative routes or returned to Ado-Ekiti to avoid being caught in the fray.
