Babcock University has refuted claims that a student d!ed following a distress incident in a campus hostel, confirming Monday that the student is alive and responding positively to medical treatment.
The statement follows videos circulated online showing a student attempting to leap from a hostel window while roommates struggled to restrain him.
The footage showed the student breaking window glass during the struggle, resulting in visible injuries to himself and one of his rescuers.
In an official statement issued Monday, Dr. Joshua Akintayo, Associate Vice President of Communication, Media and Branding, confirmed the student was admitted to the Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
'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.
The university commended the prompt intervention of the roommates, whose actions prevented a further escalation.
The injured rescuer has since been treated and discharged.
The university added that the student’s parents are currently on campus.
Babcock University has launched an internal investigation to determine the immediate and underlying circumstances surrounding the incident and evaluate preventative measures.
Management appealed to the public and media to exercise restraint and refrain from spreading unverified information while the investigation remains ongoing.
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