A lawyer, Barrister Abdulsalam Ginsau from Kano, has reportedly died after being trapped inside an elevator at a hotel in Abuja.
Details surrounding the incident are still unclear, but early reports suggest he may have suffocated while stuck in the lift. The development has sparked reactions online, with some people pointing to possible power failure or technical faults as the cause.
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, confirmed the incident in a post on X, describing it as tragic.
“The case of Barrister Abdulsalam Ginsau from Kano is very pathetic. He was trapped in an Abuja hotel lift, and he suffocated to death,” he wrote.
He also questioned whether the incident was caused by a power outage, a mechanical fault, or simply an unfortunate accident.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about safety standards and maintenance of facilities in public buildings.
May his soul rest in peace.
