Police Investigate Alleged Suicide Attempt at Babcock University

The Ogun State Police Command has commenced plans to investigate a disturbing incident at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, involving a 400-level student who allegedly attempted to jump from a storey building in one of the institution’s hostels.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday, November 8, 2026, attracted widespread attention after a video showing the student standing near a hostel window ledge circulated on social media.

In the viral footage, some of the student’s roommates were seen making desperate efforts to restrain him and prevent him from jumping from the building.

Although the incident sparked speculation that the student might have been attempting suicide, other unverified claims suggested that he could have been under the influence of drugs.

However, neither allegation has been independently established.

Speaking on the development, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the command was aware of the incident and would investigate the circumstances surrounding it.

He explained that the student was receiving medical attention, adding that the outcome of the investigation would provide further details about what transpired.

“The person in question is undergoing medical treatment. In due time, investigations will reveal the circumstances surrounding what happened to him,” Babaseyi said.

Meanwhile, Babcock University has confirmed that the student is alive and responding positively to treatment at the institution’s teaching hospital, dismissing reports suggesting that he had died.

The university 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 institution, the prompt intervention of the student’s roommates helped prevent what could have resulted in a more tragic incident.

The university further revealed that the affected student and one of his roommates, who sustained injuries while attempting to rescue him, were immediately taken for medical attention.

It added that the injured roommate had received treatment and was subsequently discharged from the hospital.

The institution also confirmed that the student’s parents had been contacted and were already on campus to support him during his recovery.

Babcock University said it had initiated an internal investigation to determine both the immediate and underlying circumstances that led to the incident.

It explained that the investigation would help establish what happened, identify possible factors that contributed to the situation and recommend appropriate measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

The university appealed to members of the public and media organisations to exercise caution and avoid spreading unverified reports or making assumptions about the cause of the incident while investigations remained ongoing.

It also assured the public of its commitment to the student’s recovery, promising to provide the necessary support, guidance and assistance throughout the process.

The institution particularly commended the roommates who intervened during the incident, describing their timely response as courageous and instrumental in preventing a possible tragedy.

It further urged the public to approach discussions surrounding the incident with sensitivity and respect for the student and his family during what it described as a difficult period.

The university reiterated its commitment to protecting the safety, health and general welfare of students and staff members within its campus community.

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