Three lose their lives, 14 hospitalised after consuming natural mixtures in Benue

At least three individuals have reportedly misplaced their lives and 14 others had been hospitalised after allegedly consuming natural mixtures suspected to comprise toxic substances within the Igede neighborhood, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.

Four of the 14 individuals receiving remedy on the General Hospital in Oju are reportedly in crucial situation.

According to punch, the incident reportedly occurred after three males suspected to be hawking the natural mixtures bought them to residents in the course of the Ihiejwo market day in Oju Township final weekend.

An eyewitness, who recognized himself merely as Ogbu, mentioned the three males, recognized as Alhaji Sule Mai Magani, Bello Mohamed and Musa Kala, allegedly bought the mixtures to residents of the neighborhood.

“There was pandemonium in the community on Monday, November 2, 2026, when several residents who had purchased and consumed the herbal preparations started developing similar symptoms.

“One of the people who bought and consumed the local herbs passed away on Tuesday morning, the second passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, while the third victim passed away on Thursday,” Ogbu mentioned.

He added that 14 different individuals who consumed the mixtures had been receiving remedy on the General Hospital in Oju, with 4 in crucial situation.

When contacted on Friday, the Chairman of Oju Local Government Area, Jackson Ominyi, confirmed the incident and mentioned the suspected sellers had been arrested and brought to the state police command headquarters in Makurdi.

“Yes, however up until now, I’ve not obtained the precise variety of those that died but, however the quantity to date is three as of yesterday (Thursday),” he mentioned.

“Several others are currently receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Oju and the persons selling the herbs have been arrested and sent to Makurdi.”

He added that the council was doing every little thing doable to make sure that the victims receiving remedy had been taken care of.