Tragedy has truck Runjin Barmo village of Kajiji District, Sokoto state as at least 7 people have been confirmed as a result of food poisoning.
According to a statement released by the Information Officer, State Ministry of Health, Nura Bello said the deceaseds’ died after reportedly consuming contaminated cassava delicacy.
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The statement added that the incident was confirmed by the village head, Malam Muhammadu Modi, while narrating the incident to the Commissioner for Health Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, said the victims consumed the cassava meal during their dinner.
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According to him,
“The victims comprised the Father, Malam Abubakar, his wife, A’ishatu Abubakar and their 5 Children.
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“The incident happened last Wednesday and the cause of the death is yet to be confirmed.
“He said this was because the suspected Cassava has been used by about 4 houses in the village and not any case of illness was recorded in those houses”
