Thunder Lightning Kills Two Women In Festac, Lagos

Two women were confirmed dead by the Nigeria Police Force in First Avenue, Festac in Lagos State after a heavy downpour on Friday.

This was announced by the state police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on X, adding that the deceased lived under high-voltage.

He wrote, “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 wire.”