Ogun Probes Eight Deaths From Locally Brewed Alcohol, 11 Others In Critical Condition
Ogun State Government has opened an investigation into the death of eight persons after drinking locally brewed alcohol, between July 18 and 20 in parts of the State.
Eleven other persons are also in critical conditions in hospital after drinking the suspected adulterated alcohol.
The tragic incidents occurred in Odogbolu and Ijebu North local government areas.
The state governor’s special adviser on health, doctor Tomi, who announced this in a statement, said the health ministry was investigating the source and nature of the alcohol.
She asked members to immediately report any suspicious local brewed alcoholic drink to the appropriate authorities or NAFDAC
The special adviser also asked them to report any case of illness or death after consumption of a similar products, or herbal concoction to the nearest public healthcare facilities.
Coker also advised people in the state to always consume only products approved or certified by NAFDAC.
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The statement read, “It is of utmost importance to only consume products that have been officially approved and certified by NAFDAC.
“The unauthorised production and distribution of alcoholic beverages and other consumable items pose significant health risks as they are often manufactured in unregulated and unhygienic conditions, making them potential breeding grounds for harmful substances and toxins.
“Such substances can lead to severe health complications and, in some cases, fatal outcomes, as evidenced by the recent incidents in Ijebu North-East and Odogbolu Local Government Areas.
“We hereby urge the public to report any suspicious locally brewed alcoholic drink to the appropriate authorities or NAFDAC.”
The governor’s aide added that residents should also report any case of illness or death after consumption of similar products including herbal concoctions to the nearest government hospital.
