A tragedy occurred in Ibadan on Monday morning as an unidentified man reportedly fell from one of the top floors of the iconic 26-storey Cocoa House, located in the heart of Oyo State’s capital.
Eyewitnesses at the scene described the moment as shocking and surreal.
One witness, still shaken, recounted, “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,” the witness added.
Another passerby said, “The victim first hit a roof beside the security post before crashing to the ground. It was a terrifying sight.”
The circumstances surrounding the fall remain unclear as investigations are ongoing.
Whether the fall was accidental, intentional, or due to structural issues has yet to be determined.
In an official statement issued on Tuesday, Odu’a Investment Company Limited—the firm managing Cocoa House confirmed the incident and revealed that emergency services responded quickly.
Victor Ayetoro, the Head of Branding and Communication at the company, said;
“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 assured the public that the company is fully cooperating with authorities to uncover the cause of the fall and reiterated its commitment to safety.
“The company expressed deep concerns over the development and assured the public of its full cooperation with authorities investigating the cause of the fall,”he added.
As of the time of this report, the condition of the victim has not been disclosed, and no official identification has been released.
