Four dead, 14 hospitalised after consuming suspected poisonous herbal mixture in Benue

At least four people have died and 14 others have been hospitalised after consuming herbal preparations bought in Oju, Benue State. The products were reportedly sold to members of the Igede community by three men identified as Alhaji Mai Magamani, Mohamed and Musa Kolo at the Ihiejwo market. Community youth leaders arrested the three suspects and handed them over to police, who transferred the case to the Benue State Police Command. Oju council chairman Jackson Ominyi confirmed the incident, while Igede Youth Council president John-Frank Ozzidi called for a thorough investigation and prosecution.