BABCOCK University has dismissed a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, following alleged infractions, including drug peddling, impersonation, and involvement in fetish practices.

The school disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, June 4, signed by the institution’s Director of Marketing and Communication, Joshua Suleiman.

According to the university, Siwajuola left the school premises without authorisation on April 28, 2025. His disappearance gained public attention after his mother accused the institution of negligence and complicity in a viral social media post on May 3.

The university rejected the allegations, describing them as “malicious and unfounded.”

Siwajuola returned to campus on May 15, accompanied by his father, and subsequently submitted a written statement to the university’s Security Services Department. In it, he allegedly admitted to disguising himself in a hoodie as a hospital outpatient to evade campus security via the teaching hospital gate.

He was said to have confessed to spending two nights in the Ilishan community before travelling to Lagos to stay with a friend identified as Sodiq.

During investigations, Siwajuola was also said to have admitted to engaging in ritual practices involving the use of black soap, which he allegedly purchased for nearly ₦100,000 from a traditional herbalist, Alfa Yusuf. The rituals were reportedly linked to internet fraud activities known as “Yahoo Yahoo Plus.”

In addition, the university claimed he confessed to peddling prohibited drug substances on campus, impersonating another student by using their National Identification Number (NIN) to open a bank account, and borrowing ₦500,000 from an online loan platform to fund gambling.

Other reported infractions included selling his phone under false pretences and repeatedly violating university exit regulations.

Following a disciplinary hearing, the university’s committee found Siwajuola guilty of the offences and approved his immediate dismissal in line with institutional policies.

“In view of the gravity of these misconducts, and in line with the provisions of the university’s disciplinary policy aimed at maintaining a safe, secure, and morally sound learning environment, the university has taken the difficult but necessary decision to dismiss Master Oladipupo Siwajuola with immediate effect,” the statement read.

Although the university condemned the mother’s public accusations, it stated that it would not pursue legal action for libel, citing the father’s “responsible conduct” throughout the process.

Babcock University reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, moral integrity, and due process, urging the public to disregard circulating misinformation.

The institution also called on parents to instil values of accountability and uprightness in their children, in alignment with the school’s faith-based standards.