Babcock University, located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has officially dismissed a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola on June 4, 2025, following a thorough investigation that uncovered his involvement in serious violations of university regulations.
The offenses include engagement in fetish practices, drug peddling, impersonation, dishonesty, unauthorized sale of personal property, and an unauthorized exit from campus.
The case first gained public attention in early May 2025 when Siwajuola’s mother took to social media, accusing the university of negligence after her son went missing.
However, the university swiftly responded to these allegations with a detailed official statement issued on June 4, 2025, signed by Dr. Joshua Suleiman, Director of Marketing and Communication.
According to the university report, Siwajuola deliberately left the campus on April 28, 2025, without permission.
He disguised himself in a hoodie and exited through the gate of the university’s teaching hospital, an act that was neither accidental nor due to any lapse on the university’s part.
The institution emphasized that his disappearance was a willful breach of the Babcock University Student Handbook and university policies.
Siwajuola was located and brought back to campus by his father on May 15, 2025.
Upon return, he was formally debriefed by the university’s Security Services Department.
In a voluntary written statement, which was later corroborated during a disciplinary hearing, Siwajuola confessed to multiple acts of misconduct.
Among the revelations was his admission of purchasing a black soap from a traditional herbalist for ₦100,000.
This purchase contradicted his mother’s earlier public claim that the soap was given to him for treating a skin condition.
Instead, Siwajuola disclosed that the soap was intended for ritualistic purposes linked to a ‘Yahoo Yahoo Plus’ scheme, a term used in Nigeria to describe internet fraud combined with fetish practices aimed at quick wealth accumulation.
Further confessions included involvement in drug peddling and borrowing N500,000 from an online loan application to fund gambling activities.
Siwajuola also admitted to impersonating another student to open a bank account and selling his personal phone without authorization, misleading the buyer by falsely claiming his father had consented to the sale.
The university also clarified misinformation surrounding Siwajuola’s discovery.
Contrary to his mother’s claim that secondary school friends found him, it was actually the mother of a friend he was staying with in Lagos who identified his presence and alerted his family, prompted by the widespread social media attention.
Following an internal investigation, Babcock University found Siwajuola guilty of multiple offenses, including unauthorized campus exit, possession and use of fetish materials, drug peddling, impersonation, dishonesty, and unauthorized sale of personal property.
In line with its disciplinary code and global best practices, the university had no alternative but to expel him with immediate effect.
Dr. Joshua Suleiman acknowledged the emotional difficulty of this decision for the family but stressed that the university’s primary responsibility is to uphold the safety and moral integrity of its entire student body.
He stated, “While we recognize the emotional weight of this decision, especially for the family involved, our foremost responsibility remains the safety and moral integrity of all students entrusted to our care.”
The university also condemned the “sensational and baseless accusations” made by Siwajuola’s mother on social media, which accused the institution of complicity in her son’s disappearance.
The university described these claims as false and misleading but noted that due to the responsible conduct of Siwajuola’s father, it would not pursue legal action for libel at this time.
This incident highlights the challenges universities face in balancing student welfare with discipline and the importance of transparent communication in crisis situations.
Babcock University reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining a secure and principled academic environment for all students.
By taking decisive action against violations of its code of conduct, Babcock University sends a clear message that misconduct, including involvement in ritualistic practices and illegal activities, will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
The university continues to work closely with security agencies and stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of its community.
This development serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of engaging in fraudulent and illicit activities under the guise of quick wealth schemes.
And the consequences that follow when such actions are exposed within academic institutions.
Babcock University remains dedicated to upholding its values and protecting its students while fostering an environment conducive to genuine learning and personal growth.
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