Tag: Food poisoning

Jigawa: One dead, groom hospitalised, as bride poisons wedding guests’ food

Aminu Imam
Jigawa bride poisons

A wedding celebration turned tragic, when a bride allegedly poisoned the food, resulting in the death of one guest and the hospitalisation of the groom. The ceremony, which took place in Jigawa State, took a tragic turn after thebride poisoned food served at her reception. The incident, which occurred in Jahun local government area, left the groom in critical condition and claimed the life of one guest. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to newsmen, the bride’s actions might have been motivated by a personal vendetta. Confirming the incident on Friday,…

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Kano: 10 dead, 400 hospitalised after drinking juice 

Aminu Imam

No fewer than 10 persons have died and 400 hospitalised after drinking expired citric acid powdered drinks in Kano State. It was gathered the batches of some of the products show that the drinks had expired over a year ago. Among those hospitalised are 50 patients undergoing kidney-related treatment, because of complications arising from the consumption of the killer drinks, Kano Commissioner for Health, Aminu Ibrahim Tsanyawa, disclosed yesterday. The Commissioner explained that the affected persons are being treated in government hospitals. He warned residents on the consumption of juice…

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