Just In: Kogi Govt scrutinizes death of 4 family members after Amala meal

The Government of Kogi State has sworn to scrutinize the death of four family members after eating Amala meal in Mopa town, Mopa-Muro Local Government Area of the state.

The victims kicked the bucket in quick succession between Friday, September 30, and Sunday, October 2, 2022.

The family head, Pa. Motilewa, his two daughters, and a girl said to be their relation are those who died of the ugly incident.

Molomo, the mother, miraculously escaped death but is under close observation in the hospital.

The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, on behalf of the governor spoke during a condolence visit to the palace of the Elulu of Mopa, assured Mopa residents of its determination to get to the root of the incident.

Fanwo said the governor was unhappy about the incident, reassuring the people that “no stone will be left unturned to unravel the mystery leading to the death of the victims.”

He said;

“The governor has directed security and health authorities to get to the root of the matter. I want to assure your highness that the reports of their findings would be made public and necessary actions taken.” 

However, friends have taken to Facebook to mourn one of the victims, Motilewa Tunrayo Peace.

The eldest of the daughters and a teacher in the town, Motilewa, died around 3am on Sunday.

Source by Six9ja.com