The Ogun State Police Command has announced plans to investigate an incident involving a Babcock University student who was captured in a viral video allegedly attempting to jump from a storey building within the institution.
The incident attracted widespread attention on social media after a video emerged showing the unidentified student struggling near a hostel window while his roommates desperately attempted to restrain him.
Following the circulation of the footage, concerns emerged over the student’s condition, with some social media users speculating that he might have been attempting suicide, while others alleged that he could have been under the influence of drugs. However, neither claim has been independently verified.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the command was aware of the development and would investigate the circumstances surrounding it.
Speaking during a telephone interview, Babaseyi disclosed that the student was receiving medical attention.
“The person in question is undergoing medical treatment. And in due time, investigations will reveal the circumstance of what happened to him,” he said.
Meanwhile, the management of Babcock University has confirmed that the student is alive and responding positively to treatment at the institution’s teaching hospital.
The university disclosed that the student and one of his roommates sustained injuries during the incident and were immediately taken for medical attention.
According to the institution, the roommate who was injured while attempting to rescue the student has received treatment and has since been discharged, while the student’s parents have arrived on campus to provide support.
The university further revealed that it had commenced an internal investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify possible factors that may have contributed to the development.
It urged members of the public to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculating about the cause of the incident while investigations remain ongoing.
The management also commended the roommates for their swift intervention, noting that their timely response helped prevent what could have resulted in a more tragic outcome.
The police investigation and the university’s internal inquiry are expected to provide further clarity on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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