The Taraba State Police Command has
commenced a full investigation into a suspected food poisoning incident that
left some children dead and others hospitalised.
The Acting Police Public Relations
Officer, Victor Mshelizah, confirmed that officers were immediately deployed to
the affected community after the report was received.
According to the police, victims
were rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical treatment, while the bodies
of the deceased were evacuated for burial.
Authorities say a comprehensive
probe is underway to determine the exact cause of the suspected poisoning and
whether any foul play was involved.
The Command urged residents to
remain vigilant and report suspicious food items, sudden illnesses, or related
incidents to security agencies to prevent further tragedies.
Speaking to Channels Television, a
resident identified as Bashar Sani revealed that the father of the deceased
children had allegedly warned them to stay away from meat (kilishi) he had
laced with rat poison.
According to him, the man instructed
family members to avoid areas where the poisoned meat had been placed, raising
questions about how the children came into contact with it.
Investigations are ongoing as
authorities seek to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Taraba State Police Command has
launched an investigation following a suspected poisoning incident that claimed
the lives of children in a Taraba community.
Police spokesperson Victor Mshelizah
said officers responded swiftly to the distress call, ensuring that survivors
were taken to hospital while the deceased were prepared for interment.
Preliminary information suggests the
incident may have involved kilishi allegedly laced with rat poison.
A local resident, Bashar Sani, told
Channels Television that the children’s father had reportedly warned family
members to avoid the poisoned meat and the spots where it was placed.
The police have appealed to the
public to promptly report suspicious substances or sudden illnesses, as
investigations continue to determine whether criminal negligence or other
offences were involved.
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