Four dead, 14 critically ill after suspected herbal poisoning in Benue
- ✦He said three deaths had been reported to him as of the previous day, while other affected persons were receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Oju.
- By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least four persons have reportedly died, while 14 others are receiving treatment in hospital after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture purchased in Oju township, headquarters of Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.
- The eyewitness said the Oju Divisional Police Headquarters had transferred the case to the Benue State Police Command for further investigation.
- He said three deaths had been reported to him as of the previous day, while other affected persons were receiving treatment at the General Hospital, Oju.
By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least four persons have reportedly died, while 14 others are receiving treatment in hospital after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture purchased in Oju township, headquarters of Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi At least four persons have reportedly died, while 14 others are receiving treatment in hospital after consuming a suspected poisonous herbal mixture purchased in Oju township, headquarters of Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The eyewitness said the Oju Divisional Police Headquarters had transferred the case to the Benue State Police Command for further investigation.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
An eyewitness said the incident came to light on Monday, November 2, 2026, after several residents who had purchased and consumed the herbal preparations began experiencing similar symptoms.
