Friday, February 21, 2025 - 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.
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