By Akubulu Ngozi
Lightning has reportedly struck and left at least three students of the Tansi College, Okpuno dead in Anambra State.
The victims were reported to be having a football training session with their coach in preparation for a tournament where the incident happened.
Based on an eyewitness who pleaded anonymity, the lightning struck nine male students who were playing football barefooted with their peers on the school’s pitch.
“The students were practicing on the football pitch with their coach preparatory for a tournament. The coach had ended the training session before the rain started but some of the students stayed behind to continue playing football.
“Lightning, accompanied by claps of thunderstorms, suddenly enveloped the area and the boys were struck in the process.”