A thunder strike has reportedly killed two persons at Issele-Azagba community, in the Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The incident occurred amid a torrential rainfall that was accompanied by thunder and lightning.
About 13 youths were said to be playing football at Osemeke Primary School field in the community when the incident happened.
Reports said one of the victims was a Point of Sale (PoS) operator in the community.
A survivor of the lightning strike, simply identified as Sunday, is said to be in critical condition and has been admitted to a hospital in Asaba.
The State police spokesman, Mr. Bright Edafe, could not confirm the incident, saying: “We heard the rumour, but it was not reported in any of our divisions.”
