The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy announced that the security guard who suffered from a serious fall at the Lusail Stadium has passed away.
On Saturday December 10, 2022, John Njau Kibue, a security guard at Lusail Stadium, suffered a serious fall while on duty. Stadium medical teams immediately attended the scene and provided emergency treatment before he was transferred to Hamad Medical Hospital's intensive care unit via ambulance.
The SC in a statement said that "We regret to announce that, despite the efforts of the medical team, he sadly passed away in hospital on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, after being in the intensive care unit for three days." It further added that his next of kin have been informed.
The SC sent its condolences to the family, colleagues and friends during this difficult time.
Qatar's tournament organisers are investigating the circumstances leading to the fall as a matter of urgency and will provide further information pending the outcome of the investigation. It also added that it will ensure that his family receive all the outstanding dues that he is owed.
