Babcock University Expels Student for Serious Misconduct Involving Fetish Practices, Drug Peddling, and Impersonation
Babcock University, in Ogun State, has officially expelled a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, citing a series of grave infractions that constitute a gross violation of institutional regulations.
According to the university, Siwajuola was involved in multiple acts of misconduct, including the use of fetish items, drug peddling, impersonation, and deliberate dishonesty.
This disciplinary action followed intense public attention after the student’s sudden disappearance in April 2025. The incident gained traction on social media after his mother publicly accused the university of negligence in early May, prompting widespread speculation about the circumstances surrounding her son’s absence.
However, in a formal statement issued on Wednesday by the university’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, Babcock University refuted claims of negligence.
The statement clarified that Siwajuola’s departure from the campus was both intentional and unauthorized. On April 28, 2025, he reportedly left the school premises wearing a hoodie to conceal his identity and exited through the university’s teaching hospital gate, circumventing standard security protocols.
“The student’s disappearance was not accidental, nor was it a consequence of any lapse on the university’s part,” the statement emphasized. “Rather, it was a premeditated act tied to a chain of serious disciplinary breaches as outlined in the Babcock University Student Handbook.”
Following his return to campus on May 15, 2025—escorted by his father—Siwajuola was interviewed by the university’s Security Services Department. During the debriefing, he voluntarily provided a detailed statement, later confirmed during a session with the Disciplinary Committee.
In his confession, Siwajuola admitted to purchasing a black soap from a traditional herbalist for ₦100,000. Contrary to his mother’s earlier assertions that the soap was for a skin condition, the student revealed it was intended for ritualistic use associated with an internet fraud scheme known locally as “Yahoo Yahoo Plus.”
Further investigations revealed additional misconducts. Siwajuola confessed to engaging in drug peddling, taking out a ₦500,000 loan via a mobile app to fund online gambling, and impersonating a fellow student to open a bank account.
He also acknowledged selling his personal phone without consent and deceiving the buyer by falsely claiming he had obtained parental permission.
The university also addressed and debunked the mother’s claim that her son was rescued by former secondary school classmates. Instead, it stated that a woman—the mother of a friend Siwajuola had been staying with in Lagos—alerted authorities after becoming aware of the social media attention his disappearance had generated.
After a thorough internal review, the university found Siwajuola guilty of several policy violations: unauthorized departure from campus, engagement in ritual activities, drug trafficking, impersonation, dishonesty, and the unauthorized sale of personal property. In accordance with the university’s code of conduct and international standards for student welfare and discipline, his expulsion was deemed necessary and immediate.
Dr. Suleiman underscored the institution’s stance: “While we understand the emotional impact this decision may have on the family, our primary obligation remains the safety, moral discipline, and overall well-being of all students placed in our care.”
The university addressed what it described as “sensational and unfounded allegations” made by Siwajuola’s mother, noting that her public accusations were both false and misleading. Nevertheless, Babcock University stated that due to the respectful and cooperative approach of the student’s father, it would refrain from initiating a libel suit at this time.