Metro/Crime
5 die, many hospitalised after eating ‘ipese’ in Ibadan church
No fewer than five members of a church have been reportedly dead, while others hospitalized after eating.
According to reports, church member took part in a feast known as ‘Ipese’ (special food) which led many to be on admission at the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
,,,,This was said to a development after members of a church took part in a feast known in Yoruba parlance as ‘ipese’ organised by an Ibadan-based white-garment church.
____However, as of the time of filing this report on Saturday, about 50 of the worshippers had been discharged from the centre.
Reports further revealed that the incident happened during a service held in the church last Sunday.
,,,,,The feast otherwise known as ipese, as reliably informed, is part of the traditional events in conformity with the church’s doctrine.
……In reaction, a source in the church said that it has not been established medically whether the ipese was responsible for the death of the affected victims.
,,,,,,According to him, “I ate the prepared beans like every other member, including the victims and nothing happened to me.
“The incident was not all about ‘ipese’ as made to believe.
____“The various organs of government, including the police, Directorate of State Services, (DSS), media organisations, World Health Organisation (WHO) have been to this place on a fact-finding mission.
“Their findings are yet to be made public, but I can tell you that it is not about ipese as being insinuated.
“It is true that some victims are still undergoing treatment at IDC Olodo.
“Also, there is no iota of truth in the rumour that the church premises have been put under lock and key.
…….“The Shepherd-in-Charge has been attending to visitors since morning. He is taking his test. You (our correspondent) can’t see him now unless you come tomorrow during the service.”
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