According to
report, three persons have reportedly died after drinking palm wine mixed with
substances in Ilepa Quarters, Ikare-Akoko area of Ondo State, during their
friend’s birthday bash.
It was gathered that the deceased, whose identities
could not be ascertained at press time, attended their friend’s birthday and
were served palm wine. The three died with about eight others rushed to the
hospital after consuming the liquor and complaining of stomach upset.
The celebrant
was alleged to have personally served them the drink during the party.
A source said
some substances, called gegemu and maladol, were allegedly mixed with the palm
wine to increase its potency. Vanguard was informed that two of the victims
died immediately, while the third person died two days later. Ondo State Police
spokesman, Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident and gave the name of one of the
deceased as Kazeem Ogungbemi.
Joseph said:
“We can confirm the incident; the boys went to a party organised by one of
their friends. But they drank recklessly. “We discovered what they drank was
mixed with many substances. The person who served the palm wine has run away
and we are still looking for him.” He said that the command had commenced
investigation on the incident.
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