Tragic! Electrician passes away following ladder fall during work at Umuahia hotel.
A tragic incident occurred in Umuahia, Abia State, as a 24-year-old electrician named Bright Okon lost his life after falling from a ladder while conducting maintenance work at a well-known hotel.
The unfortunate event took place around 12:30 pm on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Reports indicate that Okon fell off the ladder, sustaining a severe head injury that rendered him unconscious.
Despite immediate efforts to rush him to the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Okon was pronounced dead by medical personnel on duty.
There are conflicting reports regarding the circumstances of Okon’s death, with one source suggesting he was electrocuted before falling from the ladder.
ASP Maureen Chinaka, the spokesperson for the State Police Command, confirmed the incident. She stated that the hotel management reported the incident to the Central Police Station, Umuahia.
