At least five people have reportedly died after attending a feast at a church in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Many other worshippers who consumed the food prepared for the event were admitted to the Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo, Ibadan.
The incident, which occurred last Sunday, left scores of worshippers hospitalized. According to reports, about 50 people who fell ill after eating the food were treated and discharged on Saturday.
The feast was part of a traditional church event, and while it has not yet been confirmed that the food caused the deaths, the Oyo State Ministry of Health and other stakeholders have been notified, and an investigation is currently underway.
Adewale Osifeso, the Public Relations Officer of the State Police Command, confirmed that an inquiry into the matter has commenced.
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