Three family members die in Benue as lighting struck

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Lightning has killed three persons in Agasha, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, during a heavy downpour.

The incident occurred on Thursday when the victims were returning from their farm at about 4 pm.

The victims were two girls and a six-year-old boy who were returning home during the heavy downpour.

“The two girls and the about six-year-old boy were on the farm to harvest produce for the family when the heavy rain started, Wednesday, around 4 p.m.

“They decided to return home. It was while on their way that they were struck by the lightning near their house.

“People ran for safety when the lightning struck but it was discovered that three of them were unfortunate and were affected. They died on the spot. Their bodies have been recovered by the family members”, an eye-witness told reporters in the area on Friday.