At least three persons have been reportedly killed in Agasha, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State by lightning.
The lightning stroke during a downpour in the state.
According to Daily Post, the incident occurred on Thursday when the victims were returning from their farm at about 4 pm.
The victims include two girls and a six-year-old boy who decided to return home following a heavy downpour, a source in the area stated.
“The two girls and the about six-year-old boy were on the farm to harvest produce for the family when the heavy rain started, Wednesday, around 4 p.m.
“They decided to return home. It was while on their way that they were struck by the lightning near their house.
“People ran for safety when the lightning struck but it was discovered that three of them were unfortunate and were affected. They died on the spot. Their bodies have been recovered by the family members”, an eye-witness told reporters in the area on Friday.
The Police are yet to comment on the matter.
