At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say
At least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving medical care in southern Nigeria following the consumption of a locally brewed alcoholic beverage suspected to contain methanol, authorities announced on Thursday. Banji Ajaka, Ondo state's health commissioner, reported that the incidents occurred in the Odigbo and Irele local government areas.
A total of 182 individuals are believed to have been affected, with some currently hospitalized. Sola Adebayo, a 32-year-old who drank two shots on Friday and experienced blurred vision by Saturday, recounted his experience to local TVC News from a hospital bed.
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