Four people have reportedly died while nine others have been hospitalized after eating a meal prepared with cassava flour in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The incident has reportedly thrown the community into mourning, with the affected persons said to have fallen ill after consuming the cassava flour meal.
The nine surviving victims are currently receiving medical attention at a hospital as efforts are being made to establish what caused the sudden illness and deaths.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, including whether the cassava flour or the preparation of the meal was responsible for the reported cases.
Residents and community members are awaiting further information from relevant health authorities as investigations into the incident continue.
The deaths have raised concerns about food safety and the need for proper processing and preparation of cassava products, particularly in rural communities.
Authorities are expected to provide more details on the incident, including the condition of those hospitalised and the outcome of any investigation into the cause of the deaths.