Babcock University has confirmed that the student involved in an incident at one of its halls is alive and responding to treatment.
The university said this in an official statement, in response to reports circulating online that suggested the student had died.
According to the statement, the student is receiving medical attention at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital. It said he is responding positively to treatment.
The university said the incident was brought under control by the quick action of the student’s roommates. It said their timely response prevented what could have been a more tragic outcome.
The student and one of his rescuers were injured in the process and were taken for medical attention. The second student who was hurt while helping his roommate has been treated and discharged.
The university added that the student’s parents have been contacted and are on campus to be with him.
It said an investigation is ongoing to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances of the incident. The aim is to find out what happened, identify contributing factors and decide on measures to prevent a repeat.
The school urged members of the public and media organisations not to circulate unverified information or attribute causes to the incident while the investigation continues.
It also promised continued support for the student’s full recovery and well-being, and commended the courage of his roommates.
The Babcock University Students’ Association (BUSA) also addressed the rumours in a statement from its Executive President, Williams-Daudu Temiloluwa. It said the incident happened at Topaz.
BUSA said “no life was lost in the incident, and no individual was gravely injured”. It added that all those involved are receiving treatment at the University Teaching Hospital and responding well.
The association urged students to disregard and stop spreading rumours that anyone lost their life. It promised that accurate and verified information would be shared.
The university’s statement was signed by the Assistant Vice-President, Communication, Media and Branding, Johnson B. Akintayo.
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