Tragedy in Kano as Thunderstorm Claims Two Lives, Injures Another
- A severe thunderstorm in Kano State's Gezawa LGA killed two family members, Basiru Muhammad and Salamatu, and injured a third, Hafsat Muhammad
- The victims' families confirmed the tragic event, with Basiru's father providing a firsthand, emotional account of the sudden lightning strike that burned his son's clothes
- The community is in mourning, and families expressing shock and attempting to come to terms with the sudden loss as an act of fate
A severe thunderstorm that accompanied a heavy downpour in Kauyen Kogin Fulani, Gezawa Local Government Area, has tragically killed two individuals from the same family on Monday.
The victims have been identified as Basiru Muhammad and Salamatu.
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A third individual, Hafsat Muhammad, sustained injuries in the incident.
Family in mourning as thunder strikes two
The devastating event was confirmed by the father of Basiru, Malam Muhammad, who spoke to a local media in the grieving community.
He described his son’s death as both sudden and shocking.
“We were disturbed seeing the corpse of our son. Even yesterday, before the incident that cost his life, Basiru took part in farm work at home. In fact, in the evening, while I was performing ablution, I just saw him fall, and in no time he is dead.”
“But before his death, all his clothes were burned. Basiru is my son, and we have accepted his death as a fate by God, and we pray for him mercy and forgiveness,” the bereaved father stated.
Mother of second victim speaks
The mother of the second victim, Salamatu, also expressed profound shock over the sudden death of her daughter
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The tragedy comes days after an early warning issued by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET), which had alerted residents of Kano State to the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
The agency had strongly urged residents to avoid staying outdoors during rainstorms to prevent such disasters.
Ferocious thunderbolt kills man, injures other
Earlier in a similar occurence, Legit.ng reported that a thunderstorm in Adamawa State has left one person dead, several others injured and dozens of families homeless, following heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in Demsa Local Government Area.
The Mbula community, one of the worst affected, was struck by tragedy when a powerful thunderbolt claimed the life of a resident, Leader Jimre, while injuring others who are currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.
Residents describe the incident as unprecedented in the history of the area. The combination of floods and storm damage has wiped out farmlands, destroyed homes and left families struggling to find food and shelter.
‘The sound of the thunder is unexplainable’
Speaking to Legit.ng, a family member of the deceased recounted the moment of the tragedy:
“We were sitting outside when it started raining heavily, and we decided to rush back home before we got too wet. On our way back, the thunder struck and my brother immediately fell to the ground. The sound of the thunder is unexplainable, it got me so frightened. We quickly rushed him to the hospital and then he was confirmed dead by the doctor.”
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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Adamawa state Police Command, through determination, teamwork, and community partnership, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Dankombo Morris Falings, had made significant progress in the ongoing battle against crime.
The Command has successfully apprehended 567 suspects involved in various violent and exploitative crimes. This sweeping wave of arrests has brought hope to families.
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Ibrahim Sofiyullaha (Editorial Assistant) Ibrahim Sofiyullaha is a graduate of First Technical University, Ibadan. He was the founder and pioneer Editor-in-Chief of a fast-rising campus journalism outfit at his university. Ibrahim is a coauthor of the book Julie, or Sylvia, written in collaboration with two prominent Western authors. He was ranked as the 9th best young writer in Africa by the International Sports Press Association. Ibrahim has contributed insightful articles for major platforms, including Sportskeeda in the UK and Motherly in the United States. Email: ibrahim.sofiyullaha@corp.legit.ng
Usman Bello Balarabe (Kano Correspondent) Kano's regional correspondent, Usman Bello Balarabe is a journalist, media strategist, and university lecturer in the state. He worked as an investigative journalist with Daily Trust Newspaper Nigeria. His career is passionately geared towards stimulating social justice, exposing corruption, ensuring good governance and accountability. In his over 7 years of journalism practice, he has authored investigations and numerous special and beat reports at the intersection of environment, health, education, agriculture, public spending, security, and politics.
