Tragedy struck in Ipe-Akoko, Akoko South East Local Government Area at the weekend as two persons died after drinking herbal concoction during a festival.
The maker of that concoction and a middle aged man who went for the festival from Abuja died instantly.
The spokesperson of the state police command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya confirmed the incident.
She said the victims died on their way to the hospital after vomiting.
She added that the third person who drank the herbal concoction with the duo is receiving treatment in the hospital.
“A chief came and reported at Isua police station that one Mr Ojulewa prepared a native concoction (Agbo) which he drank with 2 others and thereafter the trio started vomiting.
“While on their way to the hospital, the duo of Ojulewa Alex and Alonge Samuel gave up the ghost while Adu Johnson is in coma receiving medical treatment, investigation is on going” She said.
