Two women tragically lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm in the FESTAC area of Lagos State.

The incident, which occurred on Friday, was confirmed by the state’s police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post shared on his X handle (@benHundeyin) on Saturday.

Hundeyin detailed that the two women were indoors on First Avenue, FESTAC, when lightning struck. The strike electrocuted them instantly and caused a fire outbreak.

The victims were living in a shanty built under high-voltage wires, according to Hundeyin.

The police spokesman extended his sympathies to the families of the deceased and prayed for their souls to rest in peace.