Lightning strikes has killed a 12-year-old girl, identified as Maryam Rabiu Garba during a heavy rainfall in Kaugama Local Government, Jigawa State.
A resident disclosed that the incident happened on Monday evening, August 15.
“The incident occurred when the girl was taking shelter in a classroom as a result of heavy rainfall.”
He said the girl was going back home after her mother sent her on an errand.
Police spokesman, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the incident on Tuesday, August 16.
He said the incident resulted in the death of the 12-year-old girl, Maryam Garba in Kaugama town.
He said the girl immediately taken to the hospital and confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
