{
  "id": 2688896,
  "title": "Amala meal: Kogi probes deaths of four family members",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/amala-meal-kogi-probes-deaths-of-four-family-members-2688896",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T00:53:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/amala-meal-kogi-probes-deaths-of-four-family-members/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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 the government, the family died after consuming a local delicacy called Amala.\n\nThe Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, stated that Governor Ahmed Ododo has directed the Commissioner for Health to commence an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the deaths. The investigation will focus on the possibility of food poisoning or contamination.\n\nThe government's probe will seek to establish the facts and determine whether the food consumed by the deceased was contaminated, or if any other medical or environmental factor contributed to the deaths. Relevant samples and available evidence will be examined in line with established public health procedures, Daily Trust reports.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Four Kogi family members, dog die after meal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/four-kogi-family-members-dog-die-after-meal",
        "published": "2026-08-22T16:30:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Family of 4 die after meal in Kogi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/family-of-4-die-after-meal-in-kogi",
        "published": "2026-08-22T16:45:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}