Management of the Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo in Ogun State has dismissed Master Oladipupo Siwajuola whom it accused of exiting the institution on 28th May 2025 without authorisation and without the knowledge of any staff or student of the University.
Edu-Biznews recalls that Oladipupo's mother had earlier on 3rd May 2025,
took to social media to sensationalise the situation, falsely accusing Babcock University of negligence and complicity in the circumstances surrounding Oladipupo’s disappearance.
But Director, Marketing and Communication of the university, Dr. Joshua Suleiman announcing the immediate dismissal of the student in a statement on Wednesday, said he was dismissed from the institution based on the institution's policy after being found guilty by the disciplinary committee, following confessional statement made by him which violated the provision of rules and regulations as contained in the student handbook
Oladipupo was expelled from the university for Unauthorised exit (Exeat violation), Possession and use of fetish materials, Drug peddling on campus, Impersonation as well as Dishonesty and Unauthorised sale of personal property
The university's management however encouraged parents and guardians to set their children on a path of accountability, honour, and uprightness — values which the institution upholds as a faith-based university.
"We urge the public to disregard false information and to continue partnering with us in raising a generation of young men and women who reflect courage, truth, and responsibility", the university stated
For the record, the below are findings of the University Disciplinary Committee on the return of Oladipupo who was later brought back to school by his father on the 15th May 2025, after his sudden disappearance from the campus
The below stated how the committee arrived at its detailed report and decision taken to expel Oladipupo from the university inline with rules and regulations as contained in the student handbook
The report reads in parts:
In accordance with the University’s policies, Oladipupo was invited by the University’s Security Services Department upon arrival, where he gave a detailed written statement on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance from the University.
For the records, Oladipupo in his voluntary statement to the Security Services Department and corroborated by him before the Disciplinary Committee, stated, among others, as follows:That he deliberately exited the University campus during the peak movement periods, through the University Teaching Hospital's gate, disguised in a hoodie as out-patient.
He slept outside the University campus in the Ilishan community for two nights and traveled to Lagos on the third day, where he spent some time at the residence of his friend, whose name he gave as Sodiq.
That it was not his secondary school friends who found him, as claimed by his mother, but rather it was Sodiq’s mother that found out he was in their house with Sodiq, informed him about the online drama about his reported missing saga and subsequently returned him to his mother.
Oladipupo further revealed that the black soap found in his possession before he left school and which his roommates queried him for using, was purchased by him from a traditional herbalist known as Alfa Yusuf for nearly ₦100,000, hence, contradicting his mother’s claim that she gave it to him for a skin condition.
That he was engaging in fetish practices (commonly referred to as “YahooYahoo Plus”) in an attempt to get rich quick.
He was peddling prohibited drug substances on campus and was caught by the Security Officers before his disappearance from school.
He impersonated another student by using the student’s National Identification Number (NIN) to open a bank account.
Olaidpupo sold his phone without authorisation, lying to the purchaser that his father was aware — all in clear violations of the provisions of the Babcock University Student Handbook.
That he borrowed ₦500,000 from an online loan platform to finance his gambling business activities.
The above voluntary confessions not only contradict his mother’s earlier public claims, but also indicate her prior knowledge of some of these infractions — including her awareness of the use of herbal substances and the involvement of a traditional practitioner.
After a thorough investigation and in strict adherence to the University’s policy and global best practices for institutional discipline while ensuring at all times that Master Oladipupo Siwajuola enjoyed fair hearing, the University Disciplinary Committee found him liable for the following misconducts:
Unauthorised exit (Exeat violation) Possession and use of fetish materials Drug peddling on campus, Impersonation and Dishonesty
Unauthorised sale of personal property
In view of the gravity of these misconducts, and in line with the provisions of 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 from the University with immediate effect.
He reserves the right to appeal the decision in accordance with the University guidelines for same stated in the Students Handbook.
We recognise the emotional weight of this decision, especially for the family involved. However, our foremost responsibility remains the welfare, safety, and moral integrity of all students entrusted to our care.
As an institution, we remain committed to transparency, fairness, and accountability in all matters concerning student discipline.We appreciate the continued trust of our parents, guardians, and stakeholders, and we reaffirm our dedication to upholding the standards that define our school community.
While the University strongly condemns the malicious and unfounded public accusations levelled against it by Oladipupo’s mother, it has decided, in light of the responsible conduct and integrity shown by Oladipupo’s father, not to pursue a libel case at this time.
Babcock University remains a reputable institution committed to academic excellence, moral integrity, and character formation.
We encourage parents and guardians to set their children on a path of accountability, honour, and uprightness — values that we uphold as a faith-based university.
We urge the public to disregard false information and to continue partnering with us in raising a generation of young men and women who reflect courage, truth, and responsibility.
Joshua Suleiman, PhD Director, Marketing and Communication Babcock University 4th June 2025
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