By Ken Afor
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of two women who were struck by lightning during a heavy downpour on Friday in the Festac area of the state.
The police spokesman in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, while confirming the tragic incident, said that the women were struck by lightning and electrocuted, leading to a fire outbreak.
According to him, the women resided in a makeshift shelter located beneath high-voltage wires.
He said: “May their souls rest in peace. Somewhere on First Avenue, Festac, two women remained indoors during the downpour yesterday. Lightning struck, electrocuting them instantly and causing a fire outbreak.
“They lived in a shanty built under high-voltage wires.”
