The World Health Organisation says pesticide poisoning is the probable cause of mysterious deaths of over 18 people in Ode Irele, in Irele
Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Those who died suffered from blurred vision and headaches, and then lost consciousness before
dying within 24 hours.
The “current hypothesis is cause of the event is herbicides,” WHO spokesman Gregory Hart, said in a tweet.
“Tests done so far are negative for viral and bacterial infection,” he added.
The WHO spokesman said the current theory was that the deaths were caused by weedkiller.
All of those affected started showing symptoms between April 13 and 15.
The tests were carried out at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, the WHO said.
Meanwhile, the WHO officials have visited Irele town in Ondo State to trace some victims withsymptoms of the unknown disease that has killed over 18 persons.
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