Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-11-03 14:00:02
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and 34 others hospitalized after lightning struck a church during a prayer service in Lamwo District in Northern Uganda.
“The incident happened during a prayer service at a church in Zone 8, Block 2. in Palabek settlement camp,” said police spokesperson, Kituuma Rusoke.
According to police, victims of the November 2 strike are yet to be identified.
“They had gathered for prayers when the rain started around 5pm, and the lightning thunder struck at 5:30pm,” Mr Kituuma added.
Most of the injured…
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