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A student of Babcock University in Ogun State has survived a disturbing incident at one of the institution’s hostels after allegedly attempting to jump from a storey building. The university confirmed that the student is alive and responding to treatment, while the police have announced plans to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The incident occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and came to public attention after videos showing the student near a hostel window ledge circulated on social media. The footage showed some of his roommates struggling to restrain him and pull him away from the edge.
The incident involved a 400-level student, although the university has not disclosed his identity. Speculation emerged online that he may have been attempting suicide or could have been under the influence of drugs. However, these claims have not been independently verified, and authorities have not established what led to the incident.
The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that it was aware of the development and would begin an investigation while the student continued receiving medical attention. The Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the investigation would help establish what happened.
“The person in question is undergoing medical treatment. And in due time, investigations will reveal the circumstance of what happened to him,” Babaseyi said during a telephone interview.
In a statement issued on Monday, Babcock University’s Associate Vice-President for Communication, Media and Branding, Johnson B. Akintayo, dismissed reports suggesting that the student had died. The institution confirmed that he was receiving treatment at its teaching hospital and responding positively to medical care.
The university also disclosed that the student and one of his roommates sustained injuries during the incident. Both were taken for medical attention, while the roommate who participated in the rescue was treated and discharged. The student’s parents have also been contacted and are on campus to support him during his recovery.
Babcock University said it had commenced an internal investigation to identify the immediate and underlying factors behind the incident and determine measures to prevent a recurrence. The institution praised the roommates for their quick intervention, appealed to the public to avoid spreading unverified reports, and reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and welfare of students and staff.
