A middle-aged driver lost his life on Thursday, February 20, after a mast at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium collapsed on him during a heavy windstorm.
The incident occurred ahead of a praise night event, organized as part of activities marking Governor Monday Okpebholo’s 100 days in office. Witnesses said the deceased, who worked for a decorator, was struck while attempting to salvage decorating materials amid the strong winds.
‘’We were all gathered at the stadium waiting for the commencement of the praise night when the breeze began. Unfortunately, the mast fell and killed the man instantly. His head was shattered and it was a gory sight.
I gathered that he was a driver to the person who was at the stadium to decorate the venue. Most people had to leave the stadium after the rain subsided.”
His body has since been removed and deposited in the morgue. The state police command is yet to comment on the incident.