10 family members die after ‘drinking herbal mixture’ in Kwara

Ten members of a family have died in Kwara state after they reportedly drank a local herbal mixture meant to treat foot infection.

NAN reports that Ibrahim Bonnie, son of one of the victims, reported the incident to the Kwara police command on June 22.

Ajayi Okasanmi, Kwara police spokesperson, said the herbal mixture was given to Ibrahim’s mother by two men.

He said Pennia Bonnie, the boy’s mother, had a foot infection and was given a local herbal mixture for her ailment.

“She was also told to ensure that all her family members take out of the mixture to prevent the spread of the disease to other family members,” Okesanmi said.

“After taking the local herbal mixture, the family members started dying one after the other, at the last count, 10 members including the infected mother, have died.

“Mohammed Bagega, the commissioner of police, has ordered a discreet investigation into the incident; the two suspects are already helping the police in their investigation.

“The commissioner of police advises sick members of the public to seek medical solutions in recognised medical homes spread across the length and breadth of the state to avoid ugly incidents of this nature.

“Suspects will have their day in court at the conclusion of the investigation.”