Tragedy struck as a family of three were killed by thunder strike on Saturday night in Tarau Gwer local government area in Benue state.

Newsmen learnt that the family died on the spot after the thatched house they were sleeping in was struck by a thunder following heavy rainfall on Saturday.

It was further learnt that the family which comprises a man, his wife and their five (5) year old son died in the incident which has thrown the entire community into mourning.

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According to an eyewitness identified as Peter Kembe, the incident is the first of its kind in the village.