Methanol-tainted alcohol outbreak in southern Nigeria
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Ondo State Health and Police Authorities
Odigbo and Irele, Ondo State, Nigeria
September 2026
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At least 48 people have died and 182 have been affected in Ondo state. The incident is linked to a locally brewed herbal drink known as 'Monkey Tail'. Authorities have arrested 15 individuals and are enforcing a nationwide ban on sachet alcohol.
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