Four Young Men Has Been Killed By Lightning In Ondo Community

Four persons have been reportedly killed by thunderbolt in Ago Dada community in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.

It was gathered that the deceased, said to be youths, were killed when the thunderbolt struck during a rainfall in the village.

A source said the incident caused panic in the village as residents wondered why the youth, who were non-indigenes of the area, died under such a circumstance.

According to a reports, the four men were inside a house when the lightning suddenly enveloped the community with the accompanying thunder, killing the four of them.

Meanwhile, some traditionalists allegedly adherent visited the scene of the incident to perform some rites and appease the gods before the bodies of the men could be buried.

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the incident said there was no protest in the village.

“Four youths were killed by thunder in the village, but there was no protest leading to another death in the village. Maybe there was an argument when the families of those affected wanted to pick up the remains of the victims for burial. It was a painful thing, but who do they want to protest to?” she stated.