The Ogun State Police Command has commenced moves to establish what happened during a disturbing incident involving a student of Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, whose actions at a hostel building triggered widespread reactions on social media.
A video shared online showed the 400-level student close to the edge of a hostel window, while some of his roommates made frantic efforts to pull him back to safety.
The footage, which emerged on Sunday, November 8, sparked different reactions, with some viewers suggesting that the student was attempting to take his own life, while others speculated that drugs might have been involved.
However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, as the allegations have not been independently confirmed.
The Ogun State Police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the command was aware of the development and would look into the matter.
According to him, the student was receiving medical attention, while the investigation would help establish the events that led to the incident.
“The person in question is undergoing medical treatment. And in due time, investigations will reveal the circumstance of what happened to him,” Babaseyi said.
In a separate development, Babcock University has dismissed reports of the student’s death, confirming that he survived the incident and was responding to treatment at its teaching hospital.
The university’s Associate Vice-President, Communication, Media and Branding, Johnson B. Akintayo, disclosed this in a statement released on Monday.
The institution explained that the quick response of the student’s roommates played a major role in preventing the situation from becoming more tragic.
“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,” the statement said.
The university further disclosed that the student was not the only person injured, as one of his roommates also sustained injuries while trying to save him.
According to the management, the injured roommate had received treatment and was discharged, while the student’s parents had arrived on campus to stay with him.
The school said it was conducting its own investigation to understand the events leading to the incident and identify measures that could prevent a similar occurrence.
It also warned against spreading unverified claims or speculating about the possible cause of the incident while investigations were ongoing.
The university assured the student and his family of its support, while praising the roommates who intervened during the emergency.
It urged members of the public to respect the privacy of the student and his family as he continues to receive medical care.
