Police Names 14 South Sudanese Struck Dead By Lightning in Lamwo District

By Our Reporter

 

NATIONAL

 

Police has identified the 14 South Sudan Refugees who were struck dead by lighting in the afternoon of Sunday, 2^nd November, 2024.

 

According to the Police Spokesperson, ACP Kituuma Rusoke, the incident happened during a prayer service at a church in Zone 8, Block 2. in Palabek Settlement Camp, Lamwo district.

 

The victims had gathered for prayers when the rain started around 5:00PM and the lightning thunder struck at 5:30 PM. Victims were evacuated to Paluda health center III

 

In a statement issued today, 3^rd November, Kituuma identifies the deceased persons as;

1. *Nyamaet Thiluak*

– Age: 17

– Sex: Female

– Residence: Block 4, Zone 8

 

2. *Chaar Tot*

– Age: 18

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 1, Zone 8

 

3. *Madol Wigjang*

– Age: 21

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 3, Zone 8

 

4. *Nyachot Mawichnyuon*

– Age: 17

– Sex: Female

– Residence: Block 1, Zone 8

 

5. *Nyakueh Gatgueng*

– Age: 15

– Sex: Female

– Residence: Block 1, Zone 8

 

6. *Jima Gat Tiok*

– Age: 14

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 2, Zone 8

 

7. *Tany Tai*

– Age: 12

– Sex: Female

– Residence: Block 2, Zone 8

 

8. *Tidial Gatluak*

– Age: 16

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 2, Zone 8

 

9. *Chop Matai Chop*

– Age: 15

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 2, Zone 8

 

10. *Nyagai Diew*

– Age: 9

– Sex: Female

– Residence: Block 2, Zone 8

 

11. *Nyathak Mariner*

– Age: 12

– Sex: Female

– Residence: Block 2, Zone 8

 

12. *Lul Riek John*

– Age: 14

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 2, Zone 8

 

13. *Khamis Tut*

– Age: 14

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 1, Zone 8

 

14. *Tura Betu*

– Age: 14

– Sex: Male

– Residence: Block 3, Zone 8