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A sexagenarian, Festus Eti, is demanding justice for his son, Zino, popularly known as Ziggy, who died after he fell from his four-storey apartment in Lekki, Lagos.

Festus, who attributed the incident to negligence, demanded that the management of the estate, which is owned by Lekki Gardens, must be held responsible for his son’s death.

It was gathered that the upcoming rapper fell from the top of the building at the Paradise Estate after he mistakenly fell into an open space, which was supposed to house an elevator.

According to reports, several residents had complained about the unprotected open space to the management of the estate, which allegedly did nothing till it claimed the life of the 23-year-old on June 16, 2019.

The 66-year-old father said his son’s death was a bitter pill to swallow as he was a promising young man with dreams and aspirations.

The Delta State indigene said, “Zino lived with his friends and one of them called me as soon as the incident happened. I live in Warri and I travelled to Lagos on Monday.

“According to his friends, when he got home on Sunday around 10pm, he ran up the stairs to the fourth floor, where his apartment is. He was tired and wanted to catch his breath. He wanted to lean on something and he unknowingly leaned on the wall near the open space, because there was no power supply. He fell down and unfortunately, he did not survive the fall.

“Zino was my first son and a final year student of Public Administration at the Lead City University. Though his friends have reported to the police, I also intend to report to the Office of the Public Defender, because it is a clear case of negligence; the owner of the property left the elevator space open.”

Festus said though the management of the estate had visited him to commiserate with him, he intends to sue the firm for negligence.

“Zino’s friends said they had written to the management on several occasions about the open space to no avail, only for it to be blocked after my son had died. The management of the estate paid me a condolence visit, but I still intend to sue them for their negligence,” he added.

A media consultant to Lekki Gardens, Bolaji Abimbola, who described the incident as unfortunate, said the company’s intention was to make life easier for the residents.

He stated, “The estate is a five-storey building and there is a lift shaft, but it has not been installed. Before now, it was sealed with blocks. The company, with the intention to make life easier for the residents, contracted the installation of the lift to a contractor.

“To do the job, the contractor had to remove the blocks. In the process, the lift space was not covered. When the residents contacted the company about the development, it wrote the contractor, who put a safety tape round it; but unfortunately, it didn’t suffice.

“The firm has been engaging with the family and has condoled with them. Only God understands how the incident happened, because all the residents knew about the ongoing installation of the elevator.”

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Lalasticlala

Gross negligence and carefree attitude.....
The owners of the estate should as a matter of fact get sued and as such serve as deterrent to other money conscious business owners who are not after the safety of consumers...

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Like "Lou' from champaign ILL.

National tragedy. No short of bad news in Buhari's Nigeria. And they will always want to rule when they have no idea on how to move the country forward. Leading us to suffering and hardship

Oma she o

This is Nigeria.. Where you report this case.. The company will bribe the judge with an apartment in lekki and all this will be history..

Baba mourn your loss and do your best as your heart leads you..

God bless

This country sha. If something doesn't happen,they wouldn't run and apply safety. This is suppose to be a damn law suit any where in the world but naija get as e be. Staircase on a five storey building especially when you are exhausted for the day or stressed out for such expensive estate is bullsh1t.

Probably pressing his phone when he stepped in
When people wont look up but down and be pressing keypad
RIP

one have to be very careful everywhere and anywhere you find yourself. no one can predict death so live your life well all the time.

what a heart breaking disaster!

Sue them for all the kobo they've got. Let this serves as a lesson to others.

Eyaah

oma she o

Very sad news , to raise your son to that age and for him to die in this manner is devastating

U build a house then create a man made death trap for the residents? What’s a 4 story doing with an elevator even. People need to be held accountable and responsible for their jobs and actions

It’s this same gross irresponsibility that’s destroying our Govenment.

Orpe7:
Probably pressing his phone when he stepped in
When people wont look up but down and be pressing keypad
RIP

Yaw Stupídity is legendary...
Your case is epic.

RIP to the dead...
Estate with no light, is that one a better estate? It's just like any other place in Abule Egba where there is no light atm

I think the case needs investigation, the residents were aware about d open space, so y was he roaming such area. Was he under the influence, or probably pushed, or had a fight with one of his friends.

I Only Know This Guy After His Death.
Rest In Peac Bro.

Lekki gardens again

SimSify:
This is Nigeria.. Where you report this case.. The company will bribe the judge with an apartment in lekki and all this will be history..

Baba mourn your loss and do your best as your heart leads you..

God bless

The judge will be in prison for a long time with the owners of the company. Trust me, if the father is a dogged fighter and does not have people like you around him. Who needs a bad influence when he has to do something serious

Orpe7:
Probably pressing his phone when he stepped in
When people wont look up but down and be pressing keypad
RIP

Who else can join us in prayers for the return of your borrowed, abi na stolen, thinking faculty aka brain

This guy's death touched me.. No doubu rip

But this is really sad. Chai.
RIP young man.

This is a tragic lost.an unfortunate death & unforgettable one for that matter.may God his soul.