By Amah
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The man that fell from the 26-storey Cocoa House in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has been identified as Feranmi Akin-Akinye, a 22-year-old graduate of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, ABUAD.
The young man died as a result of the incident and was buried.
It was gathered that the deceased was undergoing training in cybersecurity at a company with offices on the eighth floor of the building.
According to sources, he lived with his mother in the Meridian area of Apata, Ibadan, but his father was reportedly based in the United States.
The tragic incident occurred when he was carryout an assignment given to him.
The source, who did not want to be identified, Akin-Akinye was instructed to mount a large wall banner at the top of Cocoa House.
“I blame the company for his death. He came from a good home, he was very humble and respectful. He had a car his parents gave him, but you’d never know from the way he carried himself,” the source said.
“They asked him to mount a giant banner meant for professionals, and because of his humility, he complied.”
He accused the company of insincerity in their handling of the matter.
“They said he was taken to the emergency ward even though he had already died. His mother wasn’t even contacted by the company, it was a random person who called her.
“When 32 FM, which operates within Cocoa House, tried to take photos, they were prevented. His body was quickly covered with a cloth. I heard his body was badly mangled,” he further said
Akin-Akinye’s relations are said to be contemplating legal action against the company for alleged negligence.
