A Nigerian man identified as @Durojaiyesegun on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked online discussions after sharing an account of his 19-year-old cousin, a 200-level Computer Science student at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).
According to the X user, he regularly sent his cousin a monthly allowance of ₦100,000 before learning that the teenager had reportedly been taken into the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The revelation reportedly left him surprised, particularly after learning about the luxury assets allegedly associated with his cousin.
Recounting the incident, the man claimed that the items seized from his cousin included a Lexus RX 350 SUV, iPhones, a Mercedes-Benz and a bungalow hostel.
He also noted that the teenager rarely visited home and did not openly flaunt his possessions on social media, making the alleged discoveries even more surprising to him.
According to the account, his cousin was subsequently released, after which his academic records were reviewed through the university’s ICT unit.
The X user said the review revealed that his cousin had a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.48, despite having a carryover in one course.
The reported academic performance added another layer to the story, prompting discussions about the relationship between academic achievement, personal conduct and the alleged sources of wealth.
However, the X user’s account does not independently establish the circumstances surrounding the reported EFCC detention or the source of the assets attributed to the student.
The post has attracted mixed reactions, with some social media users questioning how the student allegedly acquired the assets, while others debated whether academic excellence necessarily reflects a person’s character.
Victor Auwa suggested that the student might have attempted to influence his academic results through bribery, writing:
“He’s bribing people bro, the carry over lecturer didn’t collect that’s why he failed the course.”
Alat expressed concern about the situation while reflecting on the university’s reputation for producing talented graduates.
“LAUTECH is nuturs great minds but it’s a sleep slope. I hope he can be redeemed,” the user stated.
Oloye also suggested that financial influence could affect decisions in certain circumstances, commenting:
“Money answereth all thing. Everyone gat a price. Not all lecturers will reject good gift from an HAND-SOME(rich) guy like him.”
Barry Scott, meanwhile, focused on the contrast between the student’s reported academic performance and the allegations surrounding his alleged detention.
“The scary part is that he was living two completely different lives. A 4.48 CGPA while allegedly involved in online fraud? Academic excellence doesn’t always reflect someone’s character,” the user wrote.
The story has continued to generate debate about academic performance, unexplained wealth and the dangers of drawing conclusions about a person’s conduct from their grades alone. The allegations surrounding the student remain unverified, and the circumstances of the reported EFCC case are unclear.