Many Feared Dead After Drinking Herbal Concoction

Tragedy struck in Ipe-Akoko, Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State on Monday when two men lost their lives, and another was left in a coma after consuming a traditional herbal concoction during an age-grade festival celebration.

The deceased, identified as Alex Ojulewa and Samuel Alonge had traveled from Abuja to their hometown to participate in the Ibogbe festival, a traditional ceremony marking the age-grade celebration.

According to reports, Ojulewa, Alonge, and Johnson Adu consumed the herbal concoction as part of the festival rituals.