A report indicates that a family of five died after consuming soup prepared with fertilizer mistaken for Monosodium Glutamate seasoning substance (Farin Maggi).... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The incident happened in Kaurar Wanke village of Shagari Local Government Area in Sokoto State on Thursday, with the victims passing away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Confirming the tragic deaths of the family, the State Commissioner for Health, Hajiya Asabe Balarabe, stated that the incident occurred when the five victims consumed locally prepared soup, with a substance mistaken for seasoning monosodium glutamate (Farin Maggi) in Hausa.
According to the commissioner, three of the victims died on Friday, while the remaining two passed away in her presence at Sokoto Specialist Hospital on Sunday.
She mentioned that two more victims of the ill-fated soup are currently receiving treatment at Sokoto Specialist Hospital.
Despite efforts by ministry officials to save the lives of the affected victims, the substance consumed had already neutralised their body organs, resulting in their untimely death.
She urged households to store all poisonous chemical substances away from food stuffs and the kitchen.
A relative of the victims, Muhammad Abdullahi, expressed his gratitude to the commissioner for her concerns and quick intervention.
He said: “Since the incident, the commissioner and her directors have been at their best, from the village to the hospital, which the community described as worthy of commendation.”
The Chief Medical Director of Sokoto Specialist Hospital, Dr. Attahiru Sokoto, described the incident as unfortunate and vowed to do everything possible to treat the other two victims.
