August 3, 2025
General Students

Babcock University Expels Student Earlier Declared ‘Missing’ Over Drug Peddling, Occult Practices, and Internet Fraud Links

Babcock University has officially expelled Oladipupo Siwajuola, the student previously declared missing in a case that stirred nationwide concern, over what the institution describes as multiple grave breaches of its regulations. The university’s decision follows a thorough internal investigation that uncovered Oladipupo’s involvement in drug peddling, impersonation, and suspected engagement in occult-related practices often linked to internet fraud activities locally referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo Plus.”

The case, which initially sparked outrage across social media platforms, was amplified by Oladipupo’s mother, who accused the university of negligence and complicity in her son’s sudden disappearance. However, new facts have since emerged contradicting those claims.

In a detailed statement released on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, and signed by the Director of Marketing and Communication, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, the university stated that Oladipupo left the campus on April 28, disguising himself in a hoodie and exiting through the teaching hospital gate without authorization. Contrary to public belief, the university disclosed that Oladipupo was never abducted but was instead hiding in Lagos with a friend, Sodiq. The discovery of his whereabouts was reportedly made by Sodiq’s mother, who facilitated his return to his family.

Upon his return to campus on May 15, accompanied by his father, Oladipupo gave a voluntary statement to the university’s Security Services Department. His account was later presented before the institution’s Disciplinary Committee. In his confession, he admitted to using and distributing illicit drugs, borrowing half a million naira from a loan app for gambling, and purchasing fetish items from a traditional herbalist for nearly ₦100,000—refuting his mother’s earlier claim that the black soap in his possession was for a skin condition she was treating.

Additionally, he admitted to impersonating another student by using their National Identification Number (NIN) to open a bank account and selling his personal phone without parental consent, falsely claiming his father had sanctioned the sale.

Following a comprehensive review of the evidence, the Disciplinary Committee found Oladipupo guilty of several offences, including unlawful exit from the campus, peddling of hard drugs, possession and use of fetish substances, impersonation, dishonesty, and unauthorized sale of personal property. The university stated that his expulsion is in accordance with its disciplinary guidelines, which are aimed at maintaining a safe and morally sound academic environment. While Oladipupo retains the right to appeal the decision as provided in the student handbook, his current status remains that of an expelled student.

In addressing the public backlash that followed Oladipupo’s disappearance, Babcock University condemned what it described as “malicious and unfounded” accusations made by his mother, asserting that her son’s confessions invalidated her earlier claims. The institution also hinted that her knowledge of some of his actions, especially the fetish materials—may not have been as distant as previously portrayed.

However, the university commended the conduct of Oladipupo’s father, describing him as cooperative and respectful throughout the process. It also announced that it would not pursue libel action against the family, despite the damaging nature of the public accusations.

Reaffirming its commitment to integrity and discipline, Babcock University called on parents and guardians to take greater responsibility in monitoring and guiding their children, especially in a fast-evolving digital and moral landscape.

“We urge the public to disregard misleading narratives and continue partnering with us in shaping a generation grounded in truth, courage, and responsibility,” the statement concluded.