Lad who fell from Cocoa House building dies, buried in Ibadan

By Adejayan Gbenga

Feranmi Akin-Akinye, the 22-year-old graduate who fell from the 26th floor of the Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been confirmed dead.

Reliable sources disclosed that the deceased, a graduate of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State (ABUAD), was undergoing training in cybersecurity at a company based on the eighth floor of the building. He has since been buried.

Sources familiar with the incident blamed the company, alleging that the young man was instructed to mount a large wall banner at the top of Cocoa House — a task typically reserved for professionals equipped with proper tools and machinery.

Akin-Akinye was buried on Tuesday by his church, Winners Chapel.

WESTERN POST learnt that his father’s siblings are considering legal action against the company for alleged negligence.

As of the time of filing this report, the company is yet to comment on the development.