The management of Babcock University in Ogun State has confirmed that a student involved in an incident at one of its hostels is alive and receiving medical treatment at the institution’s teaching hospital.
The university dismissed reports claiming that the unidentified student had died, describing them as inaccurate.
In a statement signed by its Associate Vice-President for Communication, Media and Branding, Johnson Akintayo, the institution said the student and his roommate sustained injuries during the incident.
A video circulating on social media on Monday showed the student attempting to jump through a hostel window as his roommates struggled to restrain him.
Following the incident, reports emerged alleging that the student had died.
However, the university said he was responding positively to treatment.
“Contrary to reports suggesting that the student may have died, we wish to assure the public that he is responding positively to treatment and is receiving the necessary medical care,” Akintayo said.
He commended the student’s roommates for their prompt intervention, saying their actions prevented the situation from becoming more serious.
“The incident was brought under control by the commendable and prompt intervention of the student’s roommates, whose timely action prevented what could have been a more tragic outcome,” he added.
The university said the injured student and the roommate who sustained injuries while attempting to rescue him were immediately taken to hospital.
It added that the roommate had received treatment and been discharged.
Akintayo also disclosed that the student’s parents had been contacted and were at the university to support him during his treatment.
The institution said it had commenced an investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify any factors that might have contributed to it.
“This process will help us understand what happened, identify any factors that may have contributed to the situation, and determine appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence,” the statement said.
The university urged members of the public and media organisations to refrain from circulating unverified reports or speculating about the causes of the incident while investigations were ongoing.
It added that, alongside providing medical care, it was committed to supporting the student’s recovery and ensuring that he received appropriate guidance and other necessary assistance.
