{
  "id": 7119826,
  "title": "Ondo bans unverified alcoholic drinks as 30 die, 50 hospitalised",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/ondo-bans-unverified-alcoholic-drinks-as-30-die-50-hospitalised",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:40:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/13/ondo-bans-unverified-alcoholic-drinks-as-30-die-50-hospitalised/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ondo State Government in Nigeria has implemented a ban on the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other substances following a tragic incident where approximately 30 individuals died and 50 others were hospitalized after consuming a local herbal alcoholic mixture known as 'monkey tail' in the Odigbo Local Government Area. This directive aims to prevent further casualties and safeguard residents from potentially harmful products. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, announced the measure to control the situation and protect the public. The Ministry of Health has launched an investigation into the substance responsible for the fatalities, with scientific officers deployed in affected communities to identify the substance involved. The government urges residents to avoid purchasing or consuming alcoholic drinks and other products whose authenticity and regulatory approval cannot be verified, particularly sachet or bottle-packaged items lacking approval from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Violators of the directive will face prosecution. Security agencies are ordered to immediately stop the sale and distribution of illegal and unapproved products. Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activities to the relevant authorities, emphasizing that protecting lives and maintaining public health are collective responsibilities.",
  "summary": "The Ondo State Government has imposed a ban on the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other substances across the state. The directive is coming after about 30 persons died after consuming a local herbal alcoholic mixture known as ‘monkey tail’. The incident, which occurred in the Odigbo Local Government Area, also left […] Ondo bans unverified alcoholic drinks as 30 die, 50…",
  "key_points": [
    "Ondo State bans unverified alcoholic drinks after 30 deaths and 50 hospitalizations.",
    "Monkey tail, a local herbal alcoholic mixture, linked to fatalities.",
    "Ministry of Health investigates substance; NAFDAC approval required."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}