Panic As Two Schoolchildren Get Electrocuted During Rainfall In Anambra (Video)

Two unidentified schoolchildren were electrocuted during a rainfall in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at the St. Peter’s Claver Junction while the minors were taking shelter at a roadside shop. 

According to eyewitnesses and CCTV footage from the scene sighted online on Tuesday, the children were among several pupils who sought refuge in the roadside shop during the heavy rainfall on that fateful day.

One of the eyewitnesses and a resident near the scene told punch that the development caused panic in the area as it was unexpected.

“Several pupils were taking shelter at the roadside shop during the heavy rainfall. But tragedy, however, struck when the wet bodies of two of the schoolchildren came in contact with a live metal in the place, and they were instantly electrocuted. While others narrowly escaped, including some bystanders who were also surprised at how everything happened in just a twinkle of an eye,” he said. 

“The owner of the shop had not opened for business when the incident happened. It took the intervention of some security officers and other passers-by, who, with the help of protective gloves, evacuated the bodies of the children.”



The spokesman for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident but added that the details were not yet clear. 

“The facts are not clear, but the divisional police officer has been directed to find out the details for a comprehensive report. As soon as I get the details, I will get back to you,” he said.