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70-Year-Old Imam Struck by Thunder in Kogi, Community in Mourning

In a tragic incident, a 70-year-old man, Malam Abu Yusuf, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a heavy downpour in Abocho, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The incident occurred around 5:40 pm on Thursday, leaving the local community in shock and mourning.

Residents of Abocho were stunned by the sudden death, as Yusuf was reportedly in good health before the incident. A local resident, Dansoho Sulaiman, shared with DAILY POST: “I received a call from someone close to the family informing me of his death. There was a heavy storm in Abocho throughout the day, and while he was outside, a lightning strike hit, leading to his untimely death. This has never happened in our community before.”

Yusuf, the Imam of the Angwa community, will be buried following Islamic rites on Friday.

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