{
  "id": 1494879,
  "title": "Four Almajiri die after suspected food poisoning in Kano",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/four-almajiri-die-after-suspected-food-poisoning-in-kano",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T14:00:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/four-almajiri-die-after-suspected-food-poisoning-in-kano/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Four Almajiri students, who are Muslim religious scholars, have tragically passed away after consuming what is believed to be contaminated food in Kano, Nigeria. The victims, Malam Iliyasu Mai Tsangaya, Kadage Sharifai, and two others, all hailing from the Ungogo Local Government Area within the Kano Metropolitan Council, sought medical help after falling ill. The National Chairman of the Tsangaya Media Network, Alaramma Sani Musa Nuhu, disclosed that the students were rushed to Malam Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for treatment. Alaramma Sani Musa Nuhu revealed that despite receiving medical care, the students succumbed to their condition on Sunday night, August 16, at the hospital. The statement did not elaborate on the type of food involved or the specific substance believed to have caused the poisoning, leaving the exact circumstances surrounding their deaths shrouded in mystery. Following the burial of the deceased with approval from the District Head (Dagaci) and the local police officer, the police remain silent on the official details of the incident as of the latest update.",
  "summary": "Four Almajiri (Quranic students) have reportedly died after consuming contaminated food in Kano. The affected students were said to be from Malam Iliyasu Mai Tsangaya, Kadage Sharifai, in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano Metropolitan Council. A statement by the National Chairman of the Tsangaya Media Network, Alaramma Sani Musa Nuhu, made available to newsmen […] Four Almajiri die after…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}