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Strange sickness: Names of those who mysteriously died in Otukpa, Benue State
The full names of those who mysteriously died in Ipeilo, a community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo LGA of Benue State have emerged.
IDOMA VOICE had reported that no fewer than 11 persons were reported to have died of a strange illness ravaging the Ipeilo-Otukpa area in the Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The State Government in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Health and Human Service, Dr Emmanuel Ikwulono, said, “At the time of the receipt of the report yesterday, 9th November, 2020, about 17 persons were already said to have died of the illness.
Meanwhile, IDOMA VOICE has obtained some names of the victims.
A source within the community gave their names as: Friday Elaigwu, Francis Dioyo, John Ogwuche, Matthew Edoka, Ojile Ohagine, Anthony Godwin, Abah Peter, David James and othes.
They were reported to have died from a yet to be ascertained ailment, while many others with similar symptoms are said to be receiving treatment at a hospital in Makurdi.
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