Babcock University says a student injured in a hostel incident is alive and responding to treatment at its teaching hospital in Ogun State.
Babcock University has confirmed that a student involved in an incident at one of its residential facilities is alive and responding positively to treatment, dismissing reports circulating online that he had died.
The university disclosed this in an official statement following the circulation of videos showing the student attempting to jump through a hostel window while his roommates tried to restrain him.
The incident occurred at one of the university’s student residential facilities in Ogun State. The student sustained injuries during the incident and is currently receiving medical attention at Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
In the statement, the university said the situation was brought under control through the intervention of the student’s roommates, whose prompt action prevented what could have resulted in a more tragic outcome.
It said the student was responding positively to medical care, adding: “The student’s parents have been contacted and are on campus to be with their ward as he receives treatment.”
One of the students who attempted to rescue him also sustained injuries in the process but has since been treated and discharged.
The institution also said it had commenced an investigation to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances surrounding the incident.
It explained that the investigation would help identify factors that may have contributed to the situation and determine appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence.
The university urged members of the public and media organisations to avoid circulating unverified information or speculating about the cause of the incident while investigations are ongoing.
It further pledged to provide the student with the necessary support and guidance throughout his recovery.
The statement was signed by Johnson B. Akintayo, Assistant Vice President, Communication, Media and Branding, Babcock University.
