One killed, three injured in Ibadan Cocoa House elevator crash — Corporate Affairs official
NEWS DIGEST – One person was confirmed dead after an elevator at the Odu’a Investment Company Limited, also known as Cocoa House Ibadan, due to mechanical failure on Wednesday.
The Head of Corporate Affairs, Mr Victor Ayetoro confirmed the the death and stated that three other people were injured from the incident in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
In a statement, Ayetoro explained that the incident occurred when the team handling the installation of the elevator visited the 25-storey building.
He further stated that the team was working on the elevator to improve the efficiency of work at Cocoa House when it suffered a mechanical failure.
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“At around 11am this morning, the lift installation team from our contractor handling the installation of the new lift to improve the efficiency of work at Odu’a Investment Company Limited while working on the lift suffered a mechanical failure.
“The said failure resulted in the lift car dropping and crashing into the basement pit.
Unfortunately, one of the technicians in the team did not survive the incident.
“Three other technicians suffered minor injuries and have been taken to the hospital for check-up/treatment.”
Mr Adetoro said the head office of the company has been notified to take charge of the situation. The company condoled with the family of the late technician.
“The head office of the company has been informed and their representatives have arrived to take charge of the situation while the Police have also been informed.
“We sympathise with the family of the deceased and pray that God Almighty in His infinite mercy will grant repose to the lost soul and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss. Amen.”
