News

Lightning kills 2 women in Lagos

Two women have lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a downpour in the FESTAC area of Lagos State.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the incident via a post on X on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Hundeyin said the incident occurred on Friday, May 24.

He noted: “Somewhere on First Avenue, Festac, two women remained indoors during the downpour yesterday.

Praying man drowns at Lagos beach

“Lightning struck, electrocuting them instantly and causing fire outbreak.

“They lived in a shanty built under high-voltage wires.”

The police spokesman sympathised with the deceased and prayed their souls rest in peace.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

FG signs $328m contract with Chinese firm to boost power supply

The Federal Government has signed an Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC&F) contract with the…

9 hours ago

Ibas appoints new heads for Rivers civil service, LG commissions

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has approved the appointment…

11 hours ago

Buhari to APC govs: Adopt citizen-centric approach for Nigeria’s progress

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) to…

12 hours ago

CBN: Nigeria posted $6.83bn balance of payments surplus in 2024

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of…

14 hours ago

Davido announces white wedding date with Chioma

Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, fondly called Davido, has announced his white wedding date with…

15 hours ago

FG: Sale of crude oil, petroleum products in naira’ll continue

The Federal Government says the sale of crude oil and refined product sales in naira…

17 hours ago

This website uses cookies.