By Dada Ahmed
Ten members of a family in Biogberu village via Gwanara in Kwara state have died after consuming local herbal mixture,the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Police Command in the state,SP Okasanmi Ajayi,has disclosed.
Ajayi made the disclosure in a statement he signed and made available to The Reporters on Wednesday.
He said:”On 22/6/2021, at about 0700hrs, one Ibrahim Bonnie(22) of Fulani camp Biogberu, via Gwanara, reported at the police station that on 18/6/2021, one Okosi Musa(35) and one Worugura Junlin,an adult came to his mother by name Pennia Bonni(40) of same Fulani camp.
According to him, Okosi Musa and Worugura Junlin gave his mother,who was having foot infection, local herbal mixture purported to be the cure for her ailment.
Ajayi added:”She was told to ensure that all her family members take out of the mixture to prevent the spread of the disease to other family members.
“After taking the local herbal mixture, the family members started dieing one after the other, at the last count, 10 members, including the infected legged mother, died.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Lawal Bagega, has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident, the two suspects are already helping the police in their investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police advises sick members of the public to seek medical solution in recognized medical homes spread across the length and breadth of the state to avoid ugly incident of this nature.
“Suspects will have their day in court at the conclusion of investigation.”
