The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of three of its officials by lightning.
The FRCN spokesperson, Mr. Bisi Kazeem, who confirmed this in a statement on Thursday, said the officials died on Wednesday during the heavy rain that came with a sharp lightening and thunderous sound. All the deceased officials were from the Ijebu Ode unit of the command.
.He said five staff members were affected but two survived the shock due to lesser voltages that passed through them. He said the immediate application of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on one of the victims by another staff that ran immediately to the scene upon hearing their loud scream, also helped in saving the lives of the survivors.
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Meanwhile, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi has expressed sadness over the death of the officials and condoled with their families and the entire management of the corps. The FRSC described the incident as an unexpected natural disaster and prayed the souls of the officers to rest in perfect peace.
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