Heartbreak as 24 family members die after eating meal

It was a sad, unforgettable day and heartbreaking moment as 24 family members died mysteriously while the Commissioner for Health, Sokoto State, Ali Inname, confirmed the deaths of 24 family members after eating some poisonous food.

According to the report, the incident occurred on Monday in Danzanke village of Bargaja ward of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

…..The heath Commissioner explained that the incident was caused by the use of a fertiliser type of chemical, popularly called “Gishirin Lalle in Hausa” as a seasoning in domestic family cooking, which was considered as common salt.

……“Regrettably, the entire family who ate the meal lost their lives, except two female members, who merely tasted the food and are currently responding to treatment, with very good chances of survival. Attempts to save the lives of all the affected people by providing the needed medical care proved abortive,” Inname said.

……Inname advised people to always separate storage sites for food items from other agricultural and cosmetic items, and to carefully check all ingredients and foodstuff before use, stressing that food stores should be secured to prevent access to flies, while cooked food and water sources should be secured.

He also enjoined people to safeguard their surroundings to be clean and reduce flies and other vectors and wash hands regularly with soap and water.

The Commissioner appealed to residents should always cover our food to prevent contamination from faces of surface water after rainfall.

“The water should be boiled before use, especially in rural areas. Report to health facility or isolation camp in your area early when you observe any unusual symptoms or unusual condition.”