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Babcock University Breaks Silence on Viral Hall Incident, Says Student Is Alive
Babcock University has dismissed reports circulating on social media that a student involved in an incident at one of its halls of residence had died, confirming that the student is alive and responding to treatment.
The institution disclosed this in an official statement issued on Monday and signed by its Associate Vice President, Communication, Media and Branding, Johnson B. Akintayo.
According to the university, the student is receiving medical attention at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, with his parents currently on campus to support him.
“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 explained that the incident occurred at one of its student residential facilities but did not disclose the specific circumstances surrounding it.
It, however, credited the victim’s roommates with preventing a potentially worse outcome through their prompt intervention and efforts to rescue him.
The institution also confirmed that one of the students involved in the rescue sustained injuries and was immediately taken for medical attention.
It said the injured student had received treatment and was subsequently discharged, while his parents had also been contacted.
Meanwhile, Babcock University disclosed that it had commenced an investigation to establish the immediate and underlying circumstances surrounding the incident.
The investigation, according to the institution, would determine what transpired, identify possible contributing factors and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence.
The university urged members of the public and media organisations to refrain from circulating unverified reports or speculating about the cause of the incident while investigations were ongoing.
Reaffirming its commitment to students’ welfare, the institution said it remained focused on supporting the affected student’s recovery and ensuring the safety of its campus community.
“Babcock University takes the safety, health and welfare of its students and employees seriously,” the statement added.
The university also commended the roommates for their courage and swift intervention, appealing to the public to exercise restraint and sensitivity in discussing the incident.
It assured that it would continue to monitor the student’s condition and take appropriate steps to establish the full facts surrounding the incident.
