Two women on Friday night lost their lives in FESTAC area of Lagos when they were electrocuted.
The electrocution was said to have been caused by lightning which accompanied a heavy downpour in the area on Friday.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a post on X.com on Saturday.
He stated that the victims were living in a shanty built under the high-voltage wires which caught fire as a result of the lightning.
Hundeyin wrote, “Somewhere on First Avenue, Festac, two women remained indoors during the downpour yesterday.
“Lightning struck, electrocuting them instantly and causing a fire outbreak.
“They lived in a shanty built under high-voltage wires.
“May their souls rest in peace.” (vitalnewsngr.com)
