…he first hit a roof beside the security post of Cocoa House before landing on the ground
The iNews Times reports that a dramatic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at the iconic Cocoa House building, a 26-storey structure in the heart of Ibadan, Oyo State.
It was gathered that a yet-to-be-identified man fell from one of the top floors, sending shockwaves through the business community.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as terrifying, with one stating, “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 eyewitness corroborated the account, saying, “The victim first hit a roof beside the security post of the building before landing on the ground. It was a terrifying sight.”
According to a statement released by Odu’a Investment Company Limited, the firm managing Cocoa House, the individual was swiftly attended to by the emergency response team and taken to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, for urgent medical attention.
The company expressed deep concerns over the incident and assured the public of its full cooperation with authorities investigating the cause of the fall.
As of press time, the circumstances behind the unfortunate incident were still sketchy, and investigations are ongoing.
The incident has left the community in shock, and many are eagerly awaiting more information on the circumstances surrounding the fall.
