By Dayo Johnson Akure
Twenty-four persons have reportedly died while others were hospitalised in Araromi Obu and Odigbo towns in Odigbo Council Area of Ondo State, following suspected food poisoning.
The incident, which occurred last weekend, has triggered anger in the affected communities.
Youths took to the streets to protest the deaths and marched to the palace of the traditional ruler of Araromi Obu, Oba Rufus Akinrinmade, demanding urgent action to prevent further loss of lives.
Eight deaths were recorded in Araromi Obu, while 16 were recorded in Odigbo town.
