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Confusion as mysterious death claims nine family members in Kogi
There is confusion in Nagazi, under the Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State as nine family members died mysteriously on Monday.
According to reports, this is the second time within days, such tragedy has happened in the State.
The latest incident is coming a few days after four family members died mysteriously in Mopa-Muro, Local Government Area of Kogi State at the weekend.
It was gathered on Monday evening that, the incident in Nagazi saw five family members dying at a spot before four were rushed to the hospital.
Sources told newsmen that the remaining four later died at an undisclosed hospital in the area.
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A family source who begged anonymity disclosed that the father of the deceased victims has been arrested while the mother is still receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
He said they are yet to know the actual cause of the deaths as they are suspecting food poisoning or a spiritual attack.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, William Ovye Aya also confirmed the incident.
According to him, the State Police Command is working hard to unravel the cause of the death, saying an investigation is ongoing.
