Four Dead, 14 Hospitalised in Benue After Consuming Poisonous Herbal Mixture

At least 4 individuals have died and 14 others are receiving remedy in hospital after consuming a suspected toxic natural combination in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.

The victims, residents of the Igede neighborhood, reportedly purchased the natural preparations from three males recognized as Magani, Mohamed and Kala throughout the Ihiejwo market day in Oju township final weekend.

Symptoms started showing on November 2, 2026. The first loss of life was recorded on Tuesday morning, the second within the early hours of Wednesday, and two extra on November 4. Several of the hospitalised victims are stated to be in essential situation.The three suspected sellers have been arrested by the Igede Youth Council working with the Oju Local Government Township Youth management and handed over to the police in Oju.

The case has since been transferred to the Benue State Police Command in Makurdi for investigation.President of the Igede Youth Council, John-Frank Ozzidi, urged the state authorities to make sure an intensive probe and justice for the victims.

He famous that the youths intentionally prevented jungle justice and handed the suspects over to the authorities.Oju Local Government Chairman Jackson Ominyi confirmed the incident however stated he was nonetheless verifying the precise variety of fatalities. Efforts to succeed in the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer for additional remark have been unsuccessful on the time of the report.

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