Babcock University Justifies Expulsion of Student Allegedly Reported Missing by Mother

 

Babcock University has defended its decision to expel Oladipupo Siwajuola—initially reported missing by his mother—citing serious offenses including drug peddling, impersonation, occult practices, and fraud, asserting that he voluntarily fled campus and violated multiple disciplinary codes.

Babcock University, located in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, has provided a comprehensive explanation for the expulsion of Oladipupo Siwajuola, a student whose mother had earlier raised alarm that he was missing, accusing the institution of negligence and possible complicity.

In a statement issued by the university’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Mr. Joshua Suleiman, the administration clarified that Oladipupo was not abducted as claimed, but instead deliberately fled the university campus. According to the statement, on May 28, 2025, the student disguised himself with a hoodie and exited the premises through the university’s teaching hospital gate, without proper authorization or documentation. The institution emphasized that this action directly contradicted his mother’s narrative that her son had mysteriously disappeared.

Following an internal investigation, the university said it uncovered multiple instances of misconduct and grave violations of its code of conduct by the student. These included peddling illegal drugs within the school premises, which had already drawn disciplinary attention prior to his disappearance. The student was also found to have impersonated another individual by using their National Identification Number (NIN) to open a fraudulent bank account—an offense classified as identity theft.

Additionally, the university revealed that Oladipupo admitted to purchasing fetish materials from a traditional herbalist for nearly ₦100,000, which he reportedly used in a manner associated with occult practices, particularly those linked with “Yahoo Yahoo Plus”—a term often used in Nigeria to describe internet fraud rituals.

Other reported infractions included unauthorized sale of personal property—his mobile phone—under false claims that the sale was approved by his father, and securing a ₦500,000 loan from an online platform, which he used to fund online gambling activities.

Babcock University stressed that the decision to expel Oladipupo was not taken lightly but was in full accordance with the institution’s disciplinary procedures. The university reiterated its commitment to maintaining a safe, disciplined, and morally sound academic environment for all students, free from criminal activities, unethical behavior, and harmful influences.

The case has drawn public attention not only because of the student’s mother’s initial claims, which painted the school in a negative light, but also due to the severity and range of the offenses uncovered during the investigation. The university’s detailed rebuttal appears aimed at restoring its image and reaffirming its strict adherence to academic and ethical standards.