Four members of the same family have reportedly died after consuming amala in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The family’s dog was also reported to have died after consuming the same food.
Following the incident, the Kogi State Government has ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, had directed the Commissioner for Health to commence a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
“The Chief Servant is deeply concerned by this tragic incident and has directed the Commissioner for Health to immediately investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with particular attention to the possibility of food poisoning or food contamination.
“The investigation must establish the facts and determine whether the food consumed by the deceased was contaminated or whether any other medical or environmental factor contributed to the deaths.
