A man whose name was simply given as Edafe was killed by a thunderbolt in Benin City.
The incident happened during a rainfall few minutes ago. He was working in a building site with others around the Cattle Market in Asoro Hill, Ekehuan Road when the rain started leading to them taking refuge in a nearby uncompleted building.
The thunderbolt was said to have displaced all of them as it stroke leaving Edafe dead instantly.
As at the time of this report, police officers have not been contacted to evacuate the corpse.
By Favour Onoruese (9News Nigeria)
