Babcock University confirms student is alive after hostel incident, dismisses death reports

Babcock University has confirmed that a student involved in a hostel incident is alive and receiving treatment, dismissing reports that he died, and has begun an investigation.

Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has confirmed that a student involved in an incident at one of its residential facilities is alive and receiving treatment at the university’s teaching hospital, Punch reported.

In a statement on Monday, signed by its Associate Vice President, Communication, Media and Branding, Dr Johnson Akintayo, the management dismissed media reports that the student, whose identity was not disclosed, had died. It said he was being treated alongside his roommate, who also sustained injuries.

“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 credited the prompt intervention of his roommates, adding that the one injured while rescuing him has been treated and discharged. The student’s parents are on campus. Management has begun an investigation and urged the public and media to refrain from circulating unverified information while it continues.