Mast falls and kills man in Edo

Date:

21, February 2025

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A middle-aged driver whose identity is yet to be ascertained has been confirmed d3ad after a mast cited at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, fell on him on Thursday, February 20

Punch reports that the incident occurred during heavy winds that preceded a downpour, which disrupted a praise night planned as part of activities to mark Edo state governor, governor, Monday Okpebholo’s 100 days in office. He is said to be the driver of the decorator and was k!lled by the mast when he tried to salvage his boss’s decorating materials.

‘’We were all gathered at the stadium waiting for the commencement of the praise night when the breeze began. Unfortunately, the mast fell and k!lled 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.

(www.naija247news.com)

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