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Six more people die in Owukpa as death toll in Benue community hits 32

No fewer than six people have been confirmed dead in Ehaje Ward 11 at Owukpa, Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State.

IDOMA VOICE gathered that they died last night following the outbreak of yellow fever in the area.

One of the victims was identified as Gilbert, from Ahor Ogbor.

At the moment, over 32 persons have died in the area with two weeks.

Just last night, a nursing mother identified as Angela, from Atamaka and Idoko Anthony from Ugbugbu all died at Ijadoga hospital.

 

More to come.

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