24 family members don die of suspected food poisoning for Sokoto

24 family members don die of suspected food poisoning inside Danzanke village of Bargaja ward for Isa Local Government Area, Sokoto State.

Di State Commissioner of Health, Dr Ali Innameon, been confirm di deaths for statement on Tuesday as di incident happen on Monday, August 9th 2021.

According to di commissioner, di incident na because dey use one fertilizer chemical wey dem dey call ‘Gishirin Lalle’ for Hausa as seasoning for di family.

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“Regrettably, the entire family who ate the meal lost their lives, except two female members, who merely tasted the food and are currently responding to treatment, with very good chances of survival. Attempts to save the lives of all the affected people by providing the needed medical care proved abortive.
The Ministry wishes the general public would learn from this incidence and always be cautious, in order to prevent its reoccurrence in their families, as now experienced in Sokoto State and Zamfara earlier in the year,” the statement read.
It is very important for the public to know that this incidence though preventable and not contagious, it is extremely fatal even with best of medical attention and care. While the State Government is monitoring the situation closely and is under control.”

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