Babcock says student in hostel incident is alive

Babcock University says a student involved in an incident at a hall of residence in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, is alive and receiving treatment at its teaching hospital.

In a statement released on Monday, the university’s associate vice-president for communication, media and branding, Johnson B. Akintayo, rejected reports that the student had died.

The university said the student’s roommates intervened and brought the situation under control. The student and one of those who helped him were taken for medical attention; the roommate has since been treated and discharged.

It said the student’s parents had been contacted and were on campus with him as he received care. The university also promised support and guidance for his recovery.

The statement did not identify either student. It asked the public and media to show restraint, avoid circulating unverified information and not attribute a cause to the incident while inquiries continued.

The university said it was investigating the circumstances to determine what happened and what measures could prevent a recurrence.

Sources: Babcock University statement; Channels Television; Vanguard