In Nagazi, Adavi Local Gov area of Kogi State, nine members of the same family died in mysterious circumstances.

This latest incident comes a few days after the deaths of four relatives who ate 'amala’ in Mopa Town and Mopa-Amuro LGAs of Kogi State.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Monday, October 3rd at the home of Alhaji Ozankuroko. Five family members died at a spot before four others were rushed to the hospital.

Four of the remaining victims died later in an unidentified hospital in the vicinity.

An anonymous family source claimed that the father of the victims was arrested and the mother is still being treated at an unidentified hospital.

He said they are yet to know the actual cause of the deaths but are suspecting food poisoning or a spiritual attack.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, William Ovye Aya, confirmed the incident to Channels Television in Lokoja on Tuesday.

The PPRO said the command is working hard to unravel the cause of the death, adding that an investigation is ongoing.

So tragic,
May their gentle souls rest in peace