Tragedy occurred in the FESTAC area of Lagos State when two women lost their lives after being struck by lightning during downpour on Friday.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Police spokesman in Lagos state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin revealed the tragic occurrence through a post on his official X account on Saturday.
Hundeyin posted “Somewhere on First Avenue, FESTAC, two women remained indoors during the downpour yesterday.”
“Lightning struck, electrocuting them instantly and causing a fire outbreak.”
The Police spokesman revealed that the victims lived in a shanty built under high-voltage wires.
Hundeyin then sympathized with the deceaseds’ families and prayed that their souls rest in peace.
