Nigeria: Ondo bans unverified alcohol after 30 deaths in Odigbo

Following the death of about 30 people in the Odigbo area of Ondo State linked to the consumption of  alcohol, the state government has ordered the immediate ban on the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and other substances, whether in sachets or bottles.

The commissioner for information and orientation, Honourable Idowu Ajanaku said the ban became necessary to prevent further loss of lives and ensure that the incident in Odigbo does not spread to other parts of the…