Tansi International College in Awka, Anambra state, has revealed the names of the three of its students killed by lightning last weekend.

The deceased students include Obi Chukwunwike (16) from Nteje, Oyi local government area, Obeta Uchechukwu (16) from Nsukka, Enugu state, and Usulor Chidubem (19) from Ezza, in Ebonyi state.

However, Anambra state governor, Chukwuma Soludo, who is in pain following the incident, has cautioned the students to seek shelter anytime the weather changes to avoid a repeat of such occurrences in the future.

In a statement Tuesday, November 7, by his press secretary, Chris Aburime in Awka, which was made available to reporters, extended his deepest condolences to the Tansi International College community, their grieving students, as well as the bereaved families.

The lightning that unfolded on the school grounds in Anambra state, struck nine of the students, while three died, six others were revived.

It would be recalled that Soludo also lost his 92-year-old father, Pa Soludo on Monday at Isuofia, Aguata local government area of the state.

The governor, however, acknowledged the profound magnitude of the loss to the State and offered fervent prayers to the Almighty to grant both the school and the bereaved families the strength to endure the irreplaceable loss.

The release said: “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.

“May the departed souls rest in eternal peace, and may solace find its way to the hearts of the grieving families, the Tansi International College community, and the entirety of Anambra state.” (The Nation)

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