Ondo Tragedy: Govt bans production, distribution of local alcoholic drinks as death toll rises to 29

Premium Times Nigeria | 12-09-2026 04:09pm |

The Ondo State Government has banned the production and distribution of local alcoholic drinks following a tragedy that has claimed 29 lives. According to the government, there are 60 suspected cases, with 29 deaths, three persons on admission, and 27 others under observation. The ban is a response to the incident, which is believed to be linked to the consumption of the local drinks.

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