Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Anambra State Governor, has mourned the death of three pupils of Tansi International College, Awka, who died while playing football on the school field on Saturday, while also cautioned against future occurrences, just as he advised the youth to always abstain from outdoor activities once the rain begins to fall, as lightning can strike without warning.
Christian Aburime, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, while disclosing this in a statement on Tuesday, said, “In a heart-wrenching moment for Anambra State and its government, Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who has also lately lost his father at the age of 92, extends his deepest condolences to the Tansi International College community.
“The governor also condoles with their grieving students, as well as the bereaved families who have lost their beloved three children following the devastating effects of electrostatic discharge from lightning that unfolded on the school grounds in Anambra State.
“The deceased include 16-year-old Obi Francis Chukwunwuike from Nteje, Anambra State, 16-year-old Obeta Michael Uchechukwu from Nsukka, Enugu State and 19-year-old Usulor Emmanuel from Ezza, Ebonyi State.
“Soludo acknowledges the profound magnitude of this loss to the state and offers fervent prayers to the Almighty to grant both the school and the bereaved families the strength to endure this irreplaceable loss
“To avert the possibility of such heartrending incidents in the future, Governor Soludo earnestly urges students to seek shelter indoors and abstain from outdoor activities once the rain begins to fall, as lightning can strike without warning.
“May the departed souls rest in eternal peace, and may solace find its way to the hearts of the grieving families, the Tansi International College community, and the entirety of Anambra State.”
