‘He bought N100,000 soap from herbalist’: Babcock University expels student over fetish practices, drug peddling

Babcock University in the Ilishan-Remo area of Ogun State has expelled a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, for allegedly violating the university’s regulations, including engagement in fetish practices, drug peddling, and dishonesty.

The Babcock University Director of Marketing and Communication, Dr Joshua Suleiman, announced this in a statement on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Siwajuola’s disappearance in early May 2025 garnered public attention after his mother publicly accused the university on social media of neglecting its duty of care.

However, Suleiman stated that the student intentionally left the campus on April 28 without permission.

The university’s spokesman said the student disguised himself in a hoodie and sneaked out through the teaching hospital gate.

“The student’s disappearance was neither accidental nor due to university negligence. It was a deliberate act involving multiple misconducts that breached the standards outlined in the Babcock University Student Handbook,” Suleiman stated.

Suleiman disclosed that Siwajuola was returned to campus by his father on May 15, saying the student was subsequently summoned by the Security Services Department for interrogation.

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Suleiman said the student, during his voluntary statement, which was later verified before the disciplinary committee, admitted to several violations, including purchasing a black soap from an herbalist for N100,000.

He said Siwajuola’s statement contradicted his mother’s claim that she provided the soap for a skin condition.

The Babcock University spokesman added that the student revealed that the soap was intended for ritual purposes linked to a scheme often referred to as ‘Yahoo Yahoo Plus,’ a term denoting internet fraud combined with fetish practices.

The student was also said to have confessed to involvement in drug peddling, having borrowed N500,000 via an online loan platform to fund gambling activities, and impersonating another student to open a bank account.

“Additionally, Siwajuola admitted to selling his personal phone without authorisation, falsely claiming his father’s consent to the buyer,” Suleiman said.

Contrary to claims by his mother that he was found by secondary school friends, the university clarified that the student was discovered by Sodiq’s mother – whose son was a friend of Siwajuola in Lagos – who found him at their home and notified his family amid the online controversy.

Following investigations, Babcock University noted that Siwajuola was responsible for multiple infractions, including unauthorised departure from campus, possession and use of fetish materials, drug distribution, impersonation, dishonesty, and unauthorised sale of personal property.

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In accordance with its disciplinary policies and international best practices, Babcock University announced that Siwajuola’s enrollment has been revoked with immediate effect.

“While we understand the emotional toll this decision may have on the family, our primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and moral integrity of all students under our care,” Suleiman stated.

The Star