By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Three persons have been reported dead after thunderstorm struck them in Afikpo Town, Afikpo North Local Government Area of Ebonyi state.
The incident happened in the Ngodo community during a heavy downpour that lasted for over 5 hours on Friday.
A resident of Afikpo, Iheukwumere Okogwu Otu told Vanguard that the deceased is an indigene of Cross River state who had has been based in the area for years.
The Youth President of Egeburu-Amaokwiri in the area, Egwu disputed the figure of those killed stating that only two persons lost their lives.
Police spokesperson, Loveth Odah said she was not aware of the incident at the time of this report.