A tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at the Cocoa House in Ibadan, Oyo State, when an unidentified man reportedly fell from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey building.
The fall sent shockwaves through the business district, leaving eyewitnesses and passersby stunned.
One eyewitness recounted the moment, “When the incident happened, I initially thought it was a large bird falling from the sky. It was only when the person landed that I realised it was a human being. I had my phone with me but I couldn’t even record anything because I was completely shocked.”
Another observer described the harrowing scene: “The victim first hit a roof beside the security post of the building before landing on the ground. It was a terrifying sight.”
Details surrounding the circumstances of the fall remain unclear as investigations are still ongoing.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Odu’a Investment Company Limited, the managers of Cocoa House, confirmed the incident. The company’s Head of Branding and Communication, Victor Ayetoro, stated that the individual received immediate attention.
“The individual involved was swiftly attended to by the emergency response team and taken to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, for urgent medical attention,” Ayetoro said.
He further noted, “The company expressed deep concerns over the development and assured the public of its full cooperation with authorities investigating the cause of the fall.”
As the investigation continues, the public awaits further updates on the condition of the victim and the findings of the authorities.
