A 70-year-old man, identified as Malam Abu Yusuf, has been k!lled by a thunderstrike in Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The tragic incident occurred around 5:40 pm on Thursday, during a heavy downpour in the area.
It was gathered that the sad incident has thrown many residents of the community in shock and mourning.
Dansoho Sulaiman, a native of Abocho, shared that Yusuf was in good health and had no known health issues before his passing.
Narrating what happened, Sulaiman said: “Someone very close to the family just called to inform me of his death. There was a heavy downpour in Abocho in the afternoon up to this evening. He was outside and suddenly there was thunder and lightning.
“He fell victim and died. This has never happened in Abocho community. Although I heard it once happened in Anyigba, the people of Abocho are in shock with this sad news because he was hale and healthy up to this time. The deceased is the Imam of Angwa community.”
The family plans to bury the deceased according to Islamic rites on Friday.
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