The Prime Minister’s Office has released the findings of the magisterial inquiry into the death of 20-year-old Jean Paul Sofia, who lost his life in a building collapse.
According to the report, Sofia spoke to his mother approximately four hours before the incident occurred, one of his last few calls as revealed by the document.
Jean Paul Sofia, found himself in the midst of a construction site where he was documenting the progress, although, the Magisterial Enquiry states that Jean Paul was not employed by any of the contractors working on site. Sofia took on the role of communicating with Matthew Schembri, who acted as the intermediary between the architect and the on-site workers.
The enquiry states that due to Schembri’s infrequent presence on-site, Jean Paul Sofia kept him informed through various means like messages, photos, and audio messages sent via WhatsApp.
The tragedy that unfolded on the day of the building collapse shocked the nation, leading to widespread civil unrest and persistent demands for justice from the grieving family of the victim.
Responding to public outcry, the government announced a public inquiry into Jean Paul Sofia’s death to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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