3 dead, 4 others in critical conditions after consuming herbal mixture in Benue

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi

The Police in Benue State have confirmed the death of three persons while four others have been hospitalized after consuming herbal mixture sold in Oju Township, Oju Local Government Area of Benue State.
Our correspondent gathered that the incident, which started last weekend at Igede community during Ihiejwo market day, sent shivers round the communities as the victims began to die one after the other.
A local from the area who identified himself simply as Ogbu, told newsmen in Makurdi that contrary to the figures given by the police, no fewer than 14 other persons had been hospitalised with four of them in critical condition.
The local said: “L...