Afrigather A two-year-old child has died after falling off a college’s constructing in Aba, Abia state.
David Etim Udo reportedly fell off from the third flooring of the three-story constructing and crashed on the ground. He suffered head and physique accidents.
The kid was stated to have been rushed to a close-by hospital the place he was confirmed lifeless.
Emerald Worldwide Faculty, situated off Crystal Park Street, off Port Harcourt, in Aba South native authorities space of the state, is a personal faculty that has each pre-nursery, nursery, main and secondary faculty sections in the identical compound.
The Abia State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the unhappy incident to The Nation, saying: “On the night of October 17, 2023, at roughly 2000hrs, Mr Jacob Etim Udo, residing at Ugwumba Avenue, Aba, accompanied by two people, arrived on the Ndiegoro Divisional Headquarters with the heartbreaking information of his son David’s tragic accident.
“David, a pupil of Emerald Worldwide Faculty situated by Crystal Park Street, Aba, was reported to have fallen from a college constructing, resulting in his premature demise.
“David was swiftly rushed to the hospital, however regardless of the most effective efforts of medical personnel, he tragically succumbed to his accidents.
“The kid’s physique has been recovered and positioned for post-mortem as a part of our ongoing investigation. The case has been transferred to the State Felony Investigation Division (SCID) for a complete and discreet inquiry to unravel the circumstances surrounding this unlucky incident.
“We perceive the issues and feelings that this incident has stirred throughout the group. We wish to guarantee the general public {that a} meticulous investigation is underway to uncover the reality.
“We urge everybody to stay calm and affected person as we conduct this inquiry. The authorities are dedicated to a clear and thorough examination of the details, and we’ll hold the general public knowledgeable of great developments.
“Our heartfelt condolences exit to Mr. Jacob Etim Udo and his household throughout this profoundly tough time. We request the general public’s cooperation and understanding whereas the investigation progresses. Relaxation assured, we’re devoted to making sure justice and can depart no stone unturned in our pursuit of the reality.”
