Event Brief
Ondo reports 49 deaths from suspected poisonous alcohol
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: Ondo State authorities say 49 people have died after suspected poisonous alcohol consumption, with 170 others affected. Health Commissioner Dr. Banji Ajaka said surveillance and emergency response have been scaled up in affected communities, including Irele Local Government where eight more deaths were recorded as of the previous night.
WHO: Dr. Banji Ajaka, Ondo State Commissioner for Health
WHAT: Ondo State reported deaths and additional cases linked to suspected poisonous alcohol consumption.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 12:46 AM ET
WHERE: Ondo State, Nigeria
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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