food poisoning claims four lives in Kwara Nigeria

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Four persons have died in a suspected food poisoning in Kwara State.

The incident occurred in Eruda, a community in Ilorin, the state capital.

The victims reportedly died after consuming amala, a staple food.


Dr Amina El-Imam, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, disclosed this during a news conference on Tuesday in Ilorin.

According to her, the health team of the ministry visited the community after a report of a family that lost a number of its relatives after consumption of amala.

?On getting there, the claim was that there was an instance of food poisoning where the 70-year-old woman fell ill and died after consuming Amala.

?Unfortunately, her son and grandkids also consumed the same food, fell ill and died. They were taken to the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, where they passed away,? she said.

El-Imam stated that the amala made from Lafun (cassava) could have been responsible for the death since those who consumed amala made from yam flour were fine.

The commissioner disclosed that several others are making a good recovery in the hospitals where they are receiving treatment.