A yet-to-be-identified man has reportedly fallen from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State, throwing the entire business community into panic.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, according to eyewitnesses at the scene. Emergency responders quickly transported the victim to the University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan for urgent medical attention.
One eyewitness described the shocking 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 bystander provided additional details about the fall: "The victim first hit a roof beside the security post of the building before landing on the ground. It was a terrifying sight."
Management Confirms Incident
Odu'a Investment Company Limited, the firm managing Cocoa House, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Tuesday in Ibadan.
Victor Ayetoro, Head of Branding and Communication of the company, stated: "The individual involved 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 development and assured the public of its full cooperation with authorities investigating the cause of the fall.
As of press time, the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident remained unclear, as investigations continue. The identity of the victim and his current medical condition have not been disclosed.
Cocoa House, standing at 26 storeys, is one of the tallest buildings in Ibadan and a significant landmark in the city's business district.
