A tragic incident occurred in Ogun State where as many as six individuals lost their lives in a devastating manner from an alcohol drink.
It is reported that these individuals consumed a locally-made alcoholic drink, allegedly provided by a friend, during a gathering of seven friends in Ogbogbo community, Ijebu-North East Local Government Area.
The unfortunate event took place on Tuesday at a joint where the friends had gathered to enjoy themselves. Shockingly, all six of the people who drank the alcohol passed away, while the person who supplied the drink from his home and did not consume any of it survived.
According to locals, prior to the incident, there had been an argument between the six deceased individuals and the suspect, but the matter was resolved.
In an attempt to make amends and reconcile with his friends, the suspect reportedly offered the local gin as a peace gesture, fetching a bottle from his house to share.
Unfortunately, a few hours after the friends had departed to their respective destinations, news spread that two of them had died, and the remaining four were hospitalized. The incident has left the community in deep sorrow and shock.
A source to Daily Post added that “the other four persons died the following day. Six people have been confirmed dead. The whereabouts of the man who brought the alcohol is yet to be known.”
Confirming the report, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Omolola Odutola gave a statement.
“I just confirmed something like that occurred, but the families said they are not pressing charges and prefer to bury their dead,” she stated.