The death toll from the 'Monkey Tail' tragedy in Ondo State has risen to 49, with 170 people reported ill. The Ondo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, stated that the substance linked to the deaths was not a contaminated commercial beverage but a locally produced gin. The incident has prompted an investigation into the cause of the illnesses and deaths. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.
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