Walikale: one person killed and three others injured by lightning in Kibua

One person was killed and three others were seriously injured by lightning in Kibua, in the Walikale territory, on September 12, 2026. The victims, who had taken shelter in a house during a storm, were struck by an electric discharge. A baby is among the injured, who were taken to the General Reference Hospital of Kibua. This incident raises concerns in the region, where significant rainfall continues.