Fallen Mast Kills Man In Benin After Heavy Downpour

Tragedy struck on Thursday as a middle-aged man died after he was hit by a fallen broadcast mast at the Late Dr Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.

The mast had fallen on the man during a heavy breeze that preceded a heavy downpour, which disrupted a praise night planned as part of activities to mark Governor Monday Okpehbolo’s 100 days in Office.

The man was said to be the driver of the decorator, and he was killed by the mast when he tried to salvage his boss’s decorating materials.

A police officer at the scene of the incident, who pleaded anonymity, said that the heavy breeze caused the mast to fall on the victim.

The officer said, “We are all gathered at the stadium waiting for the commencement of the praise night when the breeze begins. 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 at the stadium to decorate the venue. Most people had to leave the stadium after the rain subsided.”

Efforts to get the Spokesperson of Edo State Police Command, Moses Yamu, for confirmation, proved abortive as he did not take several calls to his line.