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Methanol-Suspected Local Drink Leaves 48 Dead in Nigeria
At least 48 people in Nigeria have died after drinking a local beverage.
More than 100 other people became sick.
The illnesses were reported in parts of Ondo state.
The affected areas include Odigbo and Irele.
Officials suspect the drink may have contained methanol.
Methanol is a harmful substance that can make people very sick.
Police have arrested 15 people as they investigate.
One arrested person is suspected of making the drinks and is helping police.
At least 48 people have died after consuming a local drink in southern Nigeria’s Ondo state.
More than 100 others became ill and are receiving treatment, officials said.
The affected areas include Odigbo and Irele local government areas.
Police arrested 15 people in connection with the incident.
One arrested person was producing drinks suspected to contain methanol and is assisting investigators.
- Who
- At least 48 people died, while more than 100 others became ill; police arrested 15 people.
- What
- People consumed a local drink suspected of containing methanol, resulting in deaths and illnesses.
- Where
- Odigbo and Irele local government areas in Ondo state, southern Nigeria.
- When
- The illnesses occurred in recent days; officials reported the deaths and treatment figures on Thursday.
- Why
- Officials suspect methanol contamination in the locally produced drink.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 48 people
- People receiving treatment
- More than 100
- Location
- Ondo state, southern Nigeria
- Affected areas
- Odigbo and Irele local government areas
- Arrests
- 15 people
- Suspected substance
- Methanol
- Investigation
- One arrested drink producer is assisting police
Sources
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