Herbal drinks: Ondo death toll rises to 27 as govt begins crackdown
The death toll from consuming suspected Ondo herbal drinks has risen to 27 in Odigbo LGA. The state government has begun a crackdown on unapproved substanc Read More: https://punchng.com/herbal-drinks-ondo-death-toll-rises-to-27-as-govt-begins-crackdown/
In Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, the death toll from a suspected poisonous drink has risen to 30, with about 50 others receiving medical treatment in hospitals. The local government released N2 million to support emergency medical response and sought additional financial aid. Samples of the suspected substance have been collected for laboratory analysis, and survivors are providing blood and urine samples.
Post-mortem examinations are being conducted on some victims to determine the cause of death. The traditional ruler of Odigbo Kingdom, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade, called for public enlightenment campaigns on the dangers of consuming unregulated alcoholic drinks. The Ondo State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the incident, collaborating with the state government and health authorities. Anyone found responsible for the deaths will face justice once investigations are complete.
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