At least 49 dead in suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State
Authorities say locally brewed herbal drink "Monkey Shoulder" containing methanol is suspected source of mass poisoning that has injured 100 others.
At least 49 people have died and 100 others have been injured in Ondo State, Nigeria, after consuming alcohol suspected to contain methanol, according to local authorities. State police have arrested 15 people in connection with the incident as investigations continue.
Authorities have identified "Monkey Shoulder," a locally brewed herbal drink with high alcohol content, as the suspected source of the poisoning, though investigations remain ongoing.
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- Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people — France 24 — English
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