Babcock University has confirmed that a student involved in a reported incident at one of its student residential facilities is alive and responding to treatment, dismissing reports suggesting that he had died.
The university disclosed this in an official statement issued by its Communication, Media and Branding unit following public concerns over the incident, which reportedly involved an alleged attempt by a 400-level student to jump from a window.
According to the statement, the student is currently receiving medical attention at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital and is responding positively to treatment.
The university said the incident was brought under control following the prompt intervention of the student’s roommates, whose actions prevented what could have resulted in a more tragic outcome.
However, one of the students who participated in the rescue operation also sustained injuries during the incident. He was immediately taken for medical attention and has since been treated and discharged.
Babcock University added that the student’s parents had been contacted and were on campus to be with him as he continued receiving treatment.
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The institution said it had commenced an investigation to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances surrounding the incident, identify possible contributing factors and determine measures to prevent a recurrence.
It also appealed to members of the public and media organisations to refrain from circulating unverified information or attributing causes to the incident while investigations were ongoing.
Beyond the immediate medical intervention, the university assured the public that it was committed to supporting the student’s full recovery and well-being, adding that appropriate support and guidance would be made available to him.
Babcock University further reaffirmed its commitment to the safety, health and welfare of its students and employees, noting that students’ well-being extends beyond academic achievement to include their physical, emotional and social needs.
The institution also commended the student’s roommates for their courage and prompt intervention, while appealing for sensitivity and restraint in discussions about the incident out of respect for the student and his family.
The statement was signed by Johnson B. Akintayo, Assistant Vice-President, Communication, Media and Branding, Babcock University.
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