A thunderstorm at the Nasarawa garage in the Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State struck no fewer than 10 persons, killing three of them.
The injured who are reportedly in critical condition have been rushed to an undisclosed hospital in the state for treatment.
An eyewitnesses recounted that it was the most intense and scary thunder strike ever witnessed in the state.
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“I was at the Nasarawa Garage getting a car fixed when I suddenly heard a loud rumble and bright light. A lot of people actually ran away not knowing what it was,” he said.
“Shortly after the thunderous event, a gathering formed under a tree where it was discovered that three individuals had tragically lost their lives due to the lightning strike.
“This is the first time I’m seeing something this terrifying in my whole life.”
Hajarat Danyaro Ibrahim, the member representing Nasarawa Central constituency in the state House of Assembly and Chairperson of the Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, has condoled with the affected families.
“We commiserate with the families of those who lost their lives and sustained various degrees of injuries as a result of the thunder strike in Nasarawa Garage/Mechanic workshop Nasarawa Local Government,” Ibrahim said in an official statement.
“We pray that ALLAH grants those who lost their lives eternal rest and the families the fortitude to bear this great loss.”
