Family Of 7 Hospitalised Over Food Poisoning

A widow, Amina Isah and her four children, including two grandchildren were reportedly hospitslized after consuming pap (Akamu) in Egba community of Agatu Local Government Area in Benue State, on Sunday.

According to the victims’ neighbour simply identified as Adaji, the family began vomiting after consuming pap and were taken to a private clinic in the area.

The family of seven was admitted into the hospital, while Dr. Oyaje Sule also known as Dr. Gana, who runs the clinic, confirmed the incident on telephone to journalists in Makurdi.

The doctor said that three members of the family, including the widow, were unconscious upon arrival, noting that the family had mistakenly used remnants of guinea corn mixed with chemicals intended for planting to make the pap.

According to Dr Sule, “It is true they brought a woman I know in the community, along with her children and grandchildren, totaling seven, to my clinic this morning. The woman and two others,,,,were unconscious, but they have since been revived.”

“After consuming the contaminated pap, the family experienced severe vomiting and unconsciousness before being brought to the clinic, where they….received immediate medical attention,” Dr Sule further explained.

He added that the ages of the children range from 3 to 30 years, aside from their grandmother, who is elderly.

The children were identified as Benjamin, Piko, Esther, Hassan Emmanuel, and one other.