48 Dead in Nigeria From Suspected Methanol-Laced Drink
- On Wednesday, Commissioner for Health Banji Ajaka confirmed 49 deaths from suspected toxic alcoholic drinks in Ondo State, with the crisis spreading from Odigbo Local Government Area to Irele Local Government Area and about 170 total cases reported.
- Authorities traced poisonings to locally brewed herbal mixtures popularly known as "monkey tail," prompting the Ondo State Government to ban unverified alcoholic products after an initial 24 deaths.
- Police arrested 15 suspects, including Oloruntoba Babatunde, alias "Meko," suspected of producing the toxic substance; DSP Jimoh Abayomi reported 14 others arrested for violating the state's ban on herbal drinks.
- Medical teams are actively responding to outbreaks in affected communities, with Ajaka stating, "We are always be fast about it," as the state collaborates with NAFDAC to investigate the source.
- Surveillance and emergency response efforts remain scaled up in affected areas as authorities warn residents to avoid unregulated drinks while investigating substances suspected of containing dangerous levels of methanol.
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Tainted 'Monkey Tail' Drink Kills Dozens in Nigeria
At least 48 people have died and around 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, official said on Thursday. Banji Ajaka, Ondo state's commissioner for health, said the cases had been reported in the Odigbo and Irele local...
Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
Residents have told the Associated Press that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” is suspected of being linked to the outbreak. Authorities have not yet confirmed the drink as the source, and investigations are continuing.
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(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. At least 48 people in southern Nigeria have died and around 100 others are receiving treatment after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to...
"After two drinks, I couldn't see anything anymore," says one survivor: 182 people in Nigeria probably poisoned themselves with methanol. For dozens, any help came too late.
Locals suspect that the deaths are due to a popular, high-alcohol drink spiked with methanol.
Locals suspect that the deaths are due to a popular, high-alcohol drink spiked with methanol.
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