Two women died after lightning struck in the FESTAC area of Lagos State.
Mr. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesman in the state, who disclosed this in a post on his Twitter handle – @benHundeyin, on Saturday, said the incident happened during the rain 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.
The PPRO sympathised with the deceased and prayed that their souls rest in peace.
