Nigerians, especially the online community are expressing concern over the wellbeing of a UBA staffer who landed heavily on his head while fleeing a fire at the bank’s Lagos Island office. The harrowing escape, captured in a viral video, has generated widespread reactions.
Earlier reports showed that some employees at the Lagos Island branch escaped by jumping from an upper floor as flames engulfed the building. One individual successfully leapt to safety, but his colleague’s attempt had a tragic twist. Videos circulating online reveal the second man, who is notably larger in build and carrying a bag, struggling to leap out. Tragically, midway through the descent, his leg twisted, causing him to miss the hands of those below who were trying to catch him. He then hit the ground headfirst.
Efforts to assist him immediately after the fall proved difficult as he could not stand. Fellow workers visible in the footage displayed distress and frustration, one even throwing a chair in anger over the injury sustained by his coworker. The incident has prompted a flood of online comments expressing worry and calls for updates on his condition.
Authorities and bank management, as at the time this story was published, are yet to release official statements regarding the injured employee’s status.
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