【全非资讯·尼日利亚】Nigeria: Ondo Poisonous Drink - Death Toll Rises to 49

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The death toll from the consumption of a suspected poisonous herbal drink in Ondo State has risen to 49, while the number of affected persons has climbed to about 170, health authorities have confirmed.

Daily Trust had earlier reported that 30 residents of Araromi-Obu and Odigbo communities in Odigbo Local Government Area died after allegedly consuming the substance.

The Chairman of Odigbo Local Government, Taiwo Adegoroye, had initially disclosed that 14 persons died in Araromi-Obu and 16 others in Odigbo. However, findings indicated that the casualty figure has continued to rise, with the death toll reaching 49 as of Wednesday.

Adegoroye said the situation had largely been brought under control through the intervention of state and local government medical teams deployed to the affected communities.

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Meanwhile, the Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, said the health crisis has spread to Irele Local Government Area, where 19 deaths have also been recorded.

Speaking with Daily Trust via telephone, Ajaka said the total number of affected persons, including those hospitalised and those who died, had risen to about 170.

He said, "As we are now, Irele (LG) is where we have serious issue now. Our people were there and many people have died. About 14 people have been recorded to have died as at yesterday's night.

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