By Gwurld4026 
Benue Tragedy: Young Girl Loses Life to Lightning Strike
A tragic incident occurred on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Mbaiwen, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, where a young girl lost her life after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm.
The victim had gone to the compound of Celina Agbatse to fetch water. As the rain began, she sought shelter in front of the house, waiting for it to subside. Unfortunately, she was struck by a powerful bolt of lightning, resulting in fatal injuries. Eyewitnesses immediately rushed her to the General Hospital in Adikpo, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
This tragic event has left the entire community in shock, with residents mourning the young girl’s untimely demise. Some community members have called for increased awareness of lightning safety and urged people to seek enclosed and secure shelter during thunderstorms.
Efforts to obtain a reaction from the State Police Command’s spokesperson, Catherine Sewuese Anene, were unsuccessful as she did not reply to text messages sent to her.