A 70-year-old man identified as Malam Abu Yusuf has died after he was hit by lightning in Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident happened at about 5:40 pm on Thursday, October 17 as a result of a heavy downpour in the community.
The sad incident has thrown many residents of the community in shock and mourning.
An indigene of Abocho, identified as Dansoho Sulaiman, said that Yusuf was hale and healthy before his demise.
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 deceased has been buried according to Islamic rites on Friday.
