A yet-to-be-identified man reportedly fell from one of the top floors of the iconic Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State causing panic among occupants and passersby in the area.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday , June 2, disrupted business activities around the building as onlookers and eyewitnesses gathered at the scene.
An eyewitness recounted the moment of the fall, saying, “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 witness added, “The victim first hit a roof beside the security post of the building before landing on the ground. It was a terrifying sight.”
As of the time of reporting, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with authorities yet to determine whether it was accidental or intentional. Investigations are currently ongoing.
Meanwhile, Odu’a Investment Company Limited, the firm managing Cocoa House, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday in Ibadan.
According to the Head of Branding and Communication at the company, Victor Ayetoro, “The individual involved was swiftly attended to by the emergency response team and taken to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, for urgent medical attention.”
He added that the company is deeply concerned about the development and is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities.
“We express our sincere concern over this unfortunate incident and assure the public of our commitment to support ongoing investigations,” Ayetoro said.