48 Dead in Nigeria From Suspected Methanol-Laced Drink
Health officials say 170 people have been affected, and police have arrested 15 suspects as investigators trace the source of the toxic 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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Methanol poisoning suspected as Ondo alcoholic concoction deaths rise to 48
At least 48 people have died and seven others have suffered partial or total blindness after consuming suspected locally prepared read more Methanol poisoning suspected as Ondo alcoholic concoction deaths rise to 48
The victims had consumed a local gin, which locals call "Monkey Tail". The post At least 49 dead in Nigeria from consuming adulterated alcohol appeared first on in.gr.
Authorities believe the deaths were caused by methanol poisoning - The victims had consumed a local gin and experienced symptoms including headache, body aches, respiratory distress, hallucinations and blindness.
Nearly 50 dead after suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria
The health emergency was first reported on September 5 with authorities saying 29 people had died within the first week of consuming the alcohol. Ondo health commissioner Banji Ajaka said the death toll had jumped to 49 by Friday. Authorities in Ondo suspect the deaths were caused by methanol poisoning from a locally brewed gin […]
Suspected alcohol poisoning kills 49 in Nigeria’s Ondo state
LAGOS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - At least 49 people have died and 182 others were hospitalised after suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's southwestern Ondo state, the state's health commissioner said on Friday. • The health emergency was first reported...
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