The Ogun State Police Command has launched a formal investigation into the viral incident at Babcock University in Ilishan-Remo, where a 400-level student attempted to jump from an upper-floor hostel window.
Ogun Police probe incident
Speaking with reporters on Monday, November 9, 2026, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that command operatives are aware of the footage circulating on social media and will commence full investigative procedures while the student receives medical treatment.
“The person in question is undergoing medical treatment. And in due time, investigations will reveal the circumstances of what happened to him,” Babaseyi stated.
School authority confirms student is alive, commends roommates
In a parallel statement issued on Monday by the Associate Vice-President of Communication, Media, and Branding, Dr. Joshua B. Akintayo, Babcock University debunked online rumours alleging that the student had passed away.
The management confirmed that the final-year student is alive, in stable condition, and responding positively to care at the Babcock University Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Akintayo commended the heroic intervention of the student’s roommates, whose quick thinking prevented a fatality.
The university revealed that one of the roommates sustained injuries during the physical struggle on the window ledge, but has been treated and discharged.
The viral footage showed the 400-level student throwing punches at his roommates trying to save him. He also appeared to have attempted to stab them with a piece of broken glass.
The institution disclosed that the student’s parents have arrived on campus to support their ward. Meanwhile, an internal panel has been set up to investigate the underlying triggers of the incident.
“This process will help us understand what happened, identify any factors that may have contributed to the situation, and determine appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence,” the university stated, appealing to the public and media to refrain from spreading unverified speculations regarding substance use or financial distress.
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