Ebrima Jallow, a sixteen year old boy was killed by lightning during a thunderstorm on Saturday afternoon in his native village, Sohm.

The incident,  according to a close family member, happened when Ebrima Jallow went to the forest to collect some fruits. While on top of the tree plucking fruits, the thunderstorm occurred and the lightning struck him which eventually took his young life.

The source further revealed that earlier on Saturday, the same day the incident occurred, Ebrima escorted his injured mother to the Kafuta Health Center for regular check-up.

“Upon their return home at about 3pm, Ebrima went to the forest to get some kaba to sell in order to provide the family with fish money for the following day. It was while he was up in the tree that he was hit by the lightning and died,” the family member explained.

Ebrima’s remains were laid to rest the same day.

By: Fatoumatta Samateh