Amala meal: Kogi probes deaths of four family members

The Kogi State government has launched an investigation into the deaths of four family members and their dog in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area. According to Daily Trust, the family members died after consuming a local delicacy called Amala.

The government, led by Governor Ahmed Ododo, has expressed concern over the incident and directed the Commissioner for Health to commence a comprehensive inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The investigation will focus on the possibility of food poisoning or contamination.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, stated that relevant samples and available evidence would be examined in line with established public health procedures to determine the cause of the deaths. The Daily Trust and Punch Nigeria reported that the incident occurred in Ihima, Okehi LGA, while BusinessDay Nigeria also confirmed the government's investigation.

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