By Tiger Media Network
On Sunday morning, Fort Hays State University junior Efe Osaghae was booked into the Ellis County Jail on allegations of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated burglary and criminal trespass, according to information provided by law enforcement.
Osaghae was arrested by a Fort Hays State University police officer.
His bond was set at $75,000. Osaghae made bail early Monday morning and was released.
Osaghae is a member of the FHSU wrestling team. He competed in the Bob Smith Open at Gross Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, finishing 2-2 at 174 pounds.
He was an All-American wrestler as a freshman, finishing eighth at the NCAA Division II national tourney. He didn’t qualify for nationals a year ago as a sophomore.
As of publication of this article, he is listed as active on the FHSU wrestling roster.
FHSU head wrestling coach Chas Thompson did not return phone calls seeking comment.
Formal charges were pending with the Ellis County Attorney’s Office. Osaghae could face additional charges.
Osaghae is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Fort Hays State University released the following statement about the alleged incident:
Fort Hays State University Police made an arrest this past Saturday in the case of a current student’s alleged involvement in an act of gender-based violence. The university is working closely with local law enforcement in the investigation of this case. The university does not comment on specific cases.
The safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is, and will always remain, our primary concern.
Please direct any inquiries in this case to Scott Cason, chief communications officer: sacason@fhsu.edu or call (785) 628-4209.
Stay tuned to TMN for more updates as they are made available.
UPDATE: Osaghae was formally charged Jan. 8 with five counts: rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated battery and aggravated burglary — according to court records.
A preliminary hearing has been set for Feb. 25 at the Ellis County Courthouse.