Four die from suspected food poisoning in Katsina

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Four die from suspected food poisoning in Katsina

Four persons, including three children, have died from suspected food poisoning in Katsina State.

Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region,  disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Thursday.

Makama stated that the incident occurred at Kaga Hassan Quarters, Magama Jibia area of the state.

The security expert said that police sources confirmed the incident on Thursday, identifying the victims as Hussaina Ayuba, Ahmed Ayuba, and Nana Ayuba.

He explained that victims died while receiving treatment at Jibia General Hospital after allegedly consuming poisoned food.

“A fourth victim, Hafsat Ayuba, 12, is currently recuperating and still under medical care.

“The sources disclosed that a 20-year-old woman, Fatima Abdulkadir, who prepared the spaghetti noodles allegedly consumed by the victims, along with two others, have been arrested in connection with the incident,” Makama added.

“The scene of the incident was visited by security personnel while those who died were released to their relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.”