A witness told journalists that the lightning struck nine male students playing football with their peers on the school’s pitch barefooted.
The rescue operation was carried out by the military and paramilitary services based in Aguata and supported by the Police Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu.
The motive behind the man’s killing was unclear, but it was gathered that he was involved in cult-related activities.
A witness said the deceased, including a man and his two children, who had reported for the day’s job, allegedly died on the spot.
He ordered an all-out operation against cultists and their sponsors in the state.
The police urged the owners of the stolen tricycles to “come forward with valid proofs of ownership to claim their property.”
According to Mr Ikenga, the abductors had contacted friends and relatives, demanding N300 million.
Mr Ikenga said the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday in Oba in Idemili North Local Government Area of the state.
The police spokesman said the third suspect managed to escape.
Mr Ikenga explained that the arrest followed a viral video on the cruel treatment of the aged woman.
