By Sunny A David
GOVERNOR Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has expressed sadness over the death three students who were struck dead by lightening while playing football, just as he cautioned against playing games outside during rainfall.
Three students of Tansi International College Okpuno near Awka, Anambra State capital, Nigeria were killed last weekend by thunder and lightening during a football practice in preparation for a friendly competition with another school.
Their names were given as Obi Francis Chukwunwuike from Nteje in Anambra State, aged 16; Obeta Michael Uchechukwu, from Nsukka, Enugu State aged 16 and Usulor Chidubem Emmanuel from Ezza, Ebonyi State aged 19.
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.
“The death was caused by the devastating effects of electrostatic discharge from lightening 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”.
Nine of the students were hit by the lighting but three of them named above couldn’t survive it.
