In a fortunate turn of events, the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Oyewole Adeyeye, narrowly escaped death on Wednesday when a section of the state high court complex collapsed while he was in his office. The Chief Judge is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital in the state.
The incident occurred towards the end of the workday, and it is believed that the collapse was due to a structural deficit worsened by heavy rainfall. Fortunately, no lives were lost during the incident, but Justice Adeyeye sustained serious injuries as a section of the office collapsed on him.
It took significant efforts from court staff to rescue the Chief Judge from the rubble. Journalists who visited the Registrar’s office for more information were asked to return later, indicating that further details about the incident were not immediately available.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining the structural integrity of public buildings, especially during periods of adverse weather conditions. Authorities will likely investigate the cause of the collapse and take necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
