Prof Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, has expressed sorrow over the deaths of three pupils who were purportedly struck by lightning while playing football last weekend.
The pupils, who were claimed to be from Tansi International College in Okpuno, near Awka, were preparing for a friendly match with another school when they were struck by lightning during rain.
Soludo who spoke through his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime said: “The governor extends his deepest condolences to the Tansi International College community, their grieving students, as well as the bereaved families who have lost their beloved three children.
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“The death was caused by the devastating effects of electrostatic discharge from lightning that unfolded on the school grounds in Anambra State.
“Governor Soludo acknowledges the profound magnitude of this loss to the State and offers fervent prayers to the Almighty to grant both the school and the bereaved families the strength to endure this irreplaceable loss.
“To avert the possibility of such heartrending incidents in the future, Governor Soludo earnestly urges students to seek shelter indoors and abstain from outdoor activities once the rain begins to fall, as lightning can strike without warning.”
The deceased were identified by the governor as Obi Francis Chukwunwuike of Nteje in Anambra State, Obeta Michael Uchechukwu of Nsukka in Enugu State, and Usulor Chidubem Emmanuel of Ezza in Ebonyi State.
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The three students ranged in age from 16 to 19 years.
They were among nine people who witnessed the incident but did not survive.
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