Matilda Omonaiye/
Two women have been killed by lightning during rainfall in the FESTAC area of Lagos.
Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a post he shared on his X handle – @benHundeyin, on Saturday.
According to Hundeyin, the incident happened during a downpour on Friday.
“Somewhere on First Avenue, FESTAC, two women remained indoors during the downpour yesterday.
“Lightning struck, electrocuting them instantly and causing a fire outbreak,” he said.
He added that the victims lived in a shanty built under high-voltage wires. They were identified only as residents of the area.
The spokesman sympathized with the deceased and prayed that their souls should rest in peace.
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