Babcock University has expelled Oladipupo Siwajuola, the student previously reported missing in a viral campaign, citing gross misconduct including drug trafficking, occult practices, and ties to internet fraud commonly referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo Plus.”
The university announced the expulsion on Wednesday through a statement signed by Dr. Joshua Suleiman, its Director of Marketing and Communication. This comes after weeks of public uproar ignited by the student’s disappearance and his mother’s allegations that the school failed to protect her son.
According to the university, Oladipupo’s case was reviewed by the Disciplinary Committee, which found him guilty of a string of serious infractions.
These include unauthorized exit from campus, impersonation, drug peddling, use of fetish items, and dishonesty.
The investigation revealed that Oladipupo left the university on May 28 under false pretenses, wearing a hoodie to avoid detection, and exited through the teaching hospital gate.
Contrary to claims by his mother that he had been abducted, the university reported that he was staying in Lagos with a friend, Sodiq. His whereabouts were allegedly uncovered by Sodiq’s mother, who promptly returned him to his family.
Upon his return, Oladipupo gave a written statement to the university’s Security Services Department, accompanied by his father.
He confessed to buying fetish materials from a traditional herbalist for nearly ₦100,000, which he admitted were not for any skin condition as earlier suggested by his mother.
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He also admitted to selling his phone without parental consent, impersonating another student by using their NIN to open a bank account, and taking a ₦500,000 online loan for gambling purposes.
The university described the actions as not only dishonest but also dangerous to the school’s moral environment. It said his involvement in drug distribution on campus had previously led to him being apprehended by campus security.
In response to accusations from his mother, the university criticized her for what it termed “malicious and unfounded claims,” stating that her narrative had been contradicted by her son’s own admissions.
However, it praised the father for his cooperation and responsible conduct and clarified that no legal action would be taken against the family for defamation.
Oladipupo has the right to appeal his expulsion, as provided in the student handbook.
Babcock University concluded its statement by reaffirming its commitment to fostering a safe and ethical environment. It urged parents to be more involved in their children’s development and warned against misinformation.
“We call on the public to disregard false claims and join us in guiding young minds toward truth, integrity, and responsibility,” the school said.
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