Six-year-old Nigerian girl dies in fall from Toronto high-rise apartment

A six-year-old Nigerian child has died after falling from the 28th floor of an apartment building in Toronto, with reports indicating her mother was in Nigeria when the tragedy occurred.

The incident happened at a residential complex on Chalkfarm Drive in North York near Jane Street at about 8:15 p.m.

According to police, officers responded to reports of “unknown trouble” before finding the girl unresponsive on the ground outside the building.

Residents of the apartment complex described the child as lively and well known around the neighbourhood.

“She used to come here all the time and play… she was a lively kid. It’s very, very sad,” a resident told CP24.

Another neighbour said the news had left the community devastated.

“It’s crazy that I will never see this child again. I see her every morning. It’s heartbreaking,” the resident said.

Neighbours disclosed that the girl had reportedly been staying with a family friend living on the top floor while her mother travelled to Nigeria.

The incident has also raised concerns among residents, many of whom questioned how the fall could have happened given the building’s window safety systems.

“To be fair, they do have precautions on these windows to make sure these things don’t happen,” one resident stated.

Another neighbour said the windows were bolted and not designed to open completely.

The management company overseeing the property, Greenwin, described the incident as “deeply saddening” and extended sympathies to the family.

The company said emergency responders acted quickly and confirmed it was cooperating fully with police investigators.

However, Greenwin declined to comment on the condition or inspection history of the windows due to the ongoing investigation.

Police said there is no indication of foul play at this stage, while investigations remain ongoing as authorities await autopsy findings.

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