Friday, April 11, 2025 -Heavy thunderstorms in Obidi, Agwa, in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State has resulted in lightning killing three people and left four injured.
The incident which occurred on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 has
caused tension community over the incident as most of the indigenes said the
thunderstorm seemed mysterious as it was not accompanied by heavy downpour.
An elder in the village, Mr Nze Ike, who confirmed the
incident to Punch said
four people were currently battling for their lives at the hospital following
the impact the thunderstorm had on them.
According to him, the thunderstorm was accompanied by a
slight rainfall.
“It was just a little rain in the community on Tuesday, but
the impact of the thunderstorm hit three people, and they died instantly. As I
speak with you, four people are still in the hospital,” he said.
"The thunder struck a heavy tree where people normally
took shade and affected almost all the people underneath it taking shade.
“Our community was alleged to have k!lled the traditional
ruler some time back. Some people are scared it may have been a sign of
sacrilege because we have not seen anything like this before.”
Nze said some parents have called their children to suspend
any trip home till the ill wind blows away.
A community leader in Agwa, Mr Collins Ughalla, described
that incident as a big tragedy.
“We’re still mourning. The last time this occurred was inthe 1980s. May the Lord rest their souls,” Ughalla said.
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