File photo: Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo
The Kogi State Government has ordered investigation into the deaths of four members of the same family after they reportedly consumed amala in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of the state.
The family’s dog was also reported to have died after consuming the same food.
The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the state governor, Ahmed Ododo, had directed the Commissioner for Health to commence a comprehensive investigation into the incident.
“The Chief Servant is deeply concerned by this tragic incident and has directed the Commissioner for Health to immediately investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths, with particular attention to the possibility of food poisoning or food contamination.
