Thunder bolt reportedly struck and injured a female corps member in Abia state orientation camp, Umunna, July 13, 2024.
However, no death was recorded as being reported in some sections of the media, according to report by the NYSC management.
The director of Information and Public Relations of the scheme, Eddy Megwa, who issued the statement said though there was a heavy downpour in the early hours of the day with unusual thunderstorm, the only injured female corps member was immediately stabilised by the dedicated Orientation Camp Medical Team from Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.
“He said the corps member was immediately referred to a hospital in Umuahia for prompt medical evaluation.
“The corps member is very stable and responding to treatment accordingly, whereas, the parents of the corps member have been contacted and they have confirmed that their daughter is in a very stable condition.”
