Three people from different families were over the weakened killed by lightning in chief Mungaila’s area.

Another man of Katengwa ward in chief Mungaila’s area was killed by a crocodile in the Kafue River as he drew water from the water source.

District Commissioner, Wilson Siandunka, confirmed the two incidences yesterday and named the deceased as, Rebecca Nshingwee aged 19 years, Dilu Nakaande aged 27 and an 8-year-old boy.

Mr Siadunka said lightning struck the three at their respective homes and all of them died instantly.

Mr Siadunka named the 21-year-old man of Katengwa ward who was killed by a crocodile on Saturday as Richard Nalishuwa of Nalishuwa village of Katengwa.

The DC said the body of the deceased croc victim has not yet been found, adding that search teams with the help of State police were in the area in an attempt to try to search for the body.

Mr Siandunka, who visited the homes of the bereaved families, expressed sadness at the deaths of the four people on a single day.

“As government we sincerely convey our deepest condolences to the affected families and pray that the Lord is going to be with the families during this difficult time,” said Mr Siadunka.

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14 COMMENTS

Mo taim December 9, 2009 At 2:08 pm

Hish to bad about the victims in all these incidences.Poor earthing system in most buildings in zambia contributes to the high number of deaths from Lightning.M.T.S.R.I.P
Nine Chale December 9, 2009 At 2:13 pm

The headline is a bit misleading – sounds like a croc killed one lightning out of 3 which struck the other crocs.

Anyhow, sorry for the victims. This is Africa – survival of the fittest.
zambian December 9, 2009 At 2:17 pm

ha ha ha #2nine chale you killed me
Deulg December 9, 2009 At 2:27 pm

#2. I like your contributions and comments but I think the head line is clear since there is a comma. But however we were suppose to be told what was struck or killed.
B.w.e.z.a.n.i December 9, 2009 At 2:42 pm

I must say title is very funny! My condolences to the bereaved families. But how did they know the other croc victim was killed when they did not even find any remains? Witnesses perhaps?
Woods December 9, 2009 At 2:43 pm

# 2 nine chale,muli ba mano saaaaaaanaa ninshi.
Woods December 9, 2009 At 2:45 pm

any way sorry for the deaths
nedved December 9, 2009 At 2:56 pm

I heard on Muvi Tv that people have been turning into crocodiles and killing people. Is it because of hunger or what?
Analysis December 9, 2009 At 3:18 pm

Maybe there are too many crocs in Zambia. Human safety comes first….There must be a way the govt can keep the number balanced.
Katalina December 9, 2009 At 4:07 pm

#2, its just common sense… the heading is very clear…Lighting strikes three….croc kills one…what is misleading?
Zanzibar December 9, 2009 At 9:21 pm

What is important is that the message is put across linguistics is a tricky subject, it needs experts to correct mistakes. A sad story indeed. Why is Africa prone to lightening? Some countries (like here) has never experienced lightening, students just read about it.
GLASNOST: December 10, 2009 At 1:33 am

LT can you please proofread your work before posting. Don’t you guys have spellcheck? What the heck is “weakened?”
Red card "Kelvin" May 4, 2010 At 2:07 pm

GLASTNOST, LT is run by students, they do not employe anyone or make money in anyway, the site was created to allow people to be informed in and around zambia of activities in zambia. What have you done, GLASTNOST?
ABDUL RASHID PATEL December 1, 2010 At 9:08 pm

THE PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT ZAMBIAN RIVERS EVERY WHERE ARE IFULLY INFESTED WITH KILLER CROCS SO WHY GO NEAR THEM. THE PEOPLE MUST BE EDUCATED OF THESE DANGERS BY THE RELEVENT AUTHORITIES TO AVOID FURTHER DEATHS. MY HEARTIEST CONDOLANCES TO THE FAMILES OF THE DECEASED.