Babcock University has confirmed that a student captured in a viral video during an incident at one of its hostels is alive and receiving medical treatment.
The institution disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Associate Vice-President for Communication, Media and Branding, Johnson B. Akintayo.
The clarification followed reports circulating on social media suggesting that the student had died after the incident.
According to the university, the student is responding positively to treatment at its teaching hospital.
The incident reportedly happened on November 8, 2026, and involved a 400-level student. Videos circulating online showed him close to a hostel window ledge while some of his roommates struggled to pull him away.
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The university explained that the quick intervention of the student’s roommates helped prevent a more tragic outcome.
It also disclosed that the student and one of the roommates who participated in the rescue sustained injuries and were taken to receive medical attention.
While the affected student remains under medical care, the roommate who was injured during the rescue has been treated and discharged.
The institution added that the student’s parents had been informed and were already on campus to support him during his recovery.
Meanwhile, the university said it had commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify factors that may have contributed to it.
It explained that the findings would guide appropriate steps to prevent a similar occurrence in the future.
The management urged the public and media organisations to avoid spreading unconfirmed reports or speculating about the cause of the incident while investigations continued.
It also appealed for sensitivity in discussing the matter, stressing its commitment to the student’s recovery, safety and overall welfare of members of the university community.
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