A devastating rainstorm struck Ilorin, Kwara State, on Monday, April 21, 2025, leading to the tragic death of renowned Taekwondo coach and champion, Musa Ismail Adeyinka. The incident occurred between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM at the Badminton Court within the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority (LNRBDA) complex.
According to eyewitnesses, Coach Musa was engaged in a training session with fellow athletes when the sudden downpour began. Seeking shelter, they moved to a section of the newly renovated facility. Tragically, a portion of the building collapsed during the storm, fatally injuring Musa. Twelve others present managed to escape with minor injuries.
The collapsed section was part of a recent renovation project undertaken by the previous administration. A staff member at the LNRBDA headquarters confirmed the incident but clarified that the deceased was not an employee of the Authority. Further details are expected following an official statement from the Managing Director.
Musa Ismail Adeyinka, aged 38, was a prominent figure in Nigeria’s Taekwondo community. His untimely death has sent shockwaves through the sports fraternity, with many expressing their condolences and sharing memories of his contributions to the sport.
The incident underscores the urgent need for stringent safety measures and regular structural assessments of public facilities, especially those recently renovated, to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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