Event Brief
Nigeria methanol poisoning outbreak kills at least 49
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: At least 49 people have died and about 100 others are being treated in southern Nigeria after consuming a drink suspected of containing methanol. Ondo State health authorities say about 182 people were affected in Odigbo and Irele. Residents told AP that a locally made herbal alcoholic drink called “Monkey Tail” is suspected, but authorities have not confirmed the source.
WHO: Ondo State health authorities; residents
WHAT: A suspected methanol poisoning outbreak linked to a locally made herbal alcoholic drink has killed at least 49 people and sickened about 182 others in southern Nigeria.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 5:23 AM ET
WHERE: Ondo State (Odigbo and Irele areas), southern Nigeria
WHY: No specific cause was confirmed; investigations are continuing into the suspected methanol-containing drink.
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