Police probe Babcock student’s viral hostel incident

The Ogun State Police Command has announced they will investigate a concerning incident involving a student at Babcock University. A video showed the unidentified student attempting to jump from a multi-story building at the institution, causing widespread concern on social media. Speculations ranged from the possibility of a suicide attempt to the suggestion the student may have been under the influence of drugs; however, these claims have not been independently verified.

Police Public Relations Officer Oluseyi Babaseyi confirmed the development in a phone interview, stating the student is currently undergoing medical treatment. Babcock University confirmed the student's survival and positive response to treatment at the university's teaching hospital. The incident resulted in injuries for the student and one of his roommates, who were immediately taken for medical attention.

The roommate who tried to rescue the student has since been discharged. The university's parents arrived on campus to offer support to their son. The institution has initiated an internal investigation into the incident and urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculation about the cause of the event.

The university praised the roommates for their quick action, which prevented a potentially worse situation.