14 people Killed By Lightening During Church, Police Release List Of Victims Service

Lightning struck 14 people to death and left 34 others injured in Lamwo district.

This incident happened 02 November 2024 in the evening hours.

The incident happened during a prayer service at a church in Zone 8, Block 2, in Palabek settlement camp.

The victims, had gathered for prayers when the rain started around 5:00 PM, and the lightning thunder struck at 5:30 PM.

  Victims were evacuated to Paluda health center III for Medical attention. 

However, Police have sofar identified  the particulars of 14 victims as below;

 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