A man whose name was given Edafe has died after he was struck by lightning (thunder) during a downpour in Edo state.
The incident happened in Benin City, Edo state capital on Thursday, June 4, 2020 in the early hours of the day.
According to report, the deceased was reportedly working at a building site around the Cattle Market in Asoro Hill, on Ekehuan Road, when the rain started. He took refuge in a nearby uncompleted building.
While there, waiting for the rain to subside, he was struck by lightning and he died instantly.