Man falls from 26-storey Cocoa House in Oyo

Panic gripped the business community in Ibadan on Monday morning after a yet-to-be-identified man reportedly fell from one of the upper floors of the iconic 26-storey Cocoa House building.

The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of the day, sending shockwaves through the usually bustling commercial hub.

Eyewitnesses reported a scene of confusion and fear as workers and business owners within the premises rushed out in response to the commotion.

One of the eyewitnesses said, “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 eyewitness said, “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 press time, the circumstances behind the unfortunate incident were still sketchy as the investigation continues.

Meanwhile, a statement released by Odu’a Investment Company Limited, the firm managing Cocoa House, on Tuesday, in Ibadan, the state capital, confirmed the incident.

The Head of Branding and Communication of the company, Victor Ayetoro, who authorised the statement, 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.

“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.