A situation that left hundreds of Voi Residents in shock on Tuesday morning has now turned out to be tragic one as a man who was seen at the top of Safaricom booster Mast have succumbed to suicide.
The man, quickly dubbed the “Voi Boosterman” by locals, was first seen around 6 a.m., having apparently climbed the mast during the night.
His continued ascent to the top of the structure alarmed the crowd, who feared he would attempt suicide.
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The situation that drew the attention of Voi police and Taita Taveta fire department as detectives tried to negotiate with the deceased .
Taita Taveta County fire brigades also made numerous effort to get closer to the deceased and convinced him to descend the mast .
Around 2 PM local time , residents were again gathered around Voi CBD , attracted by unfortunate scene of a lifeless body hanging on the mast.
