Panic As Lightning Kills 2, Leaves Four Injured In Imo
October 12, 2022
6:47 am
The people of Ndegwu community in Owerri West LGA of Imo State have been thrown into anguish and mourning following the horrendous lightning that struck and allegedly left no fewer than two persons dead and injured four others after a heavy rainfall yesterday.
The names of the victims were given as Mr.Emeka Gerald Mbah, a 39-year-old from Umuejekaubi Umuahum Ndegwu, and his friend, Mr.Chigbumkpa Ernest Odionyenma who is a 36-year-old from Umuadi Umuogwuta in Ndegwu Community, died instantly when the thunder struck during heavy rain at about 5 pm.
Mr. Stanley Opara, an eyewitness, told reporters that the deceased were …
