Methanol poisoning suspected as Ondo alcoholic concoction deaths rise to 48

BusinessDay | 18-09-2026 09:21pm |

At least 48 people have died after consuming a suspected locally prepared alcoholic concoction in Ondo State. Seven others have suffered partial or total blindness as a result. Methanol poisoning is suspected as the cause of the deaths and illnesses.

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