It was reported that about nine students of Tansi International College were struck by lightning on Saturday, November 4, during a rainstorm.

Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 polls has reacted to the death of three students in a secondary school in Anambra State over the weekend.

It was reported that about nine students of Tansi International College were struck by lightning on Saturday, November 4, during a rainstorm.

Three of the students lost their lives, while the rest are said to be currently responding to treatment at the hospital.

He wrote on X, “I am greatly saddened by the unfortunate natural disaster that happened at Tansi International College, Awka this weekend. It was reported that 9 students of the College were struck by thunder, on Saturday, November 4, during a rainstorm.

“Sadly, 3 of the students lost their lives, while the rest are responding to treatment at the hospital. I commiserate with the bereaved families, students, and management of the College. May God give all the strength to bear this great loss and grant eternal rest to the dead, and quick recovery to the injured.”