Babcock University has confirmed that a student involved in an incident at one of its residential halls is alive and responding positively to treatment at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
In a statement signed by Johnson B. Akintayo, AVP, Communication, Media and Branding, the university dismissed reports suggesting that the student had died, saying he was receiving the necessary medical care.
According to the statement, the prompt intervention of the student’s roommates brought the situation under control and prevented what could have been a more tragic outcome.
The university said the student and one of his roommates who assisted in rescuing him sustained injuries and were immediately taken for medical attention. The injured rescuer has since been treated and discharged.
It added that the student’s parents had been contacted and were on campus to be with him as he continued receiving treatment.
“The University is investigating to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances surrounding the incident,” the statement said.
Management explained that the investigation would establish what happened, identify any contributing factors and guide measures to prevent a recurrence.
It urged members of the public and media organisations to refrain from circulating unverified information or attributing causes to the incident while investigations remained ongoing.
Beyond medical treatment, the university pledged to provide appropriate support and guidance to aid the student’s recovery and well-being.
It said the welfare of students extended beyond academic achievement and required sustained attention to their physical, emotional and social needs.
Management also commended the roommates for their courage and swift response, while acknowledging concerns expressed by parents, alumni and members of the wider university community.
The university appealed for sensitivity in public discussions of the incident out of respect for the student and his family, adding that it would continue monitoring his recovery and working to establish the facts.
The statement did not disclose the student’s identity or specify the nature of the incident.
