Mopa town in the Mopa-Muro Local Government Area of Kogi State have been thrown into confusion following the mysterious Death of four members of a Family after reportedly eating a cassava flour meal popularly known as ‘Amala.’ They Died consecutively between Friday, September 30 and Sunday, October 2.
The deceased included the family head, Pa. Motilewa, two daughters and a girl who is said to be their relation.
One of the deceased daughters identified as Motun was a National Certificate of Education holder and teacher in the town. The mother, however, miraculously survived.
The event has left residents of the town and the entire neighborhood in mourning, fear and confusion, with many calling for an investigation into the death of the family members.
According to an eyewitness the victims became sick overnight and efforts were made to stabilize them. Unfortunately, the youngest member of the family passed away on Friday, quickly followed on Saturday by the relation living with the family. With the sudden passage, the others were moved to the highly rated ECWA Hospital, Egbe, for better medical attention.
Unfortunately, the eldest of the daughters, Motun, gave up the ghost at about 3:00am Sunday. The father also died later the same Sunday. However, the mother, identified as Molomo, was still alive in the hospital and under a close observation as at the time we gather this news from a freelance correspondent.
Members of the community who are suspecting foul play in the sudden death have suspended the burial for proper investigations to unravel the cause of their deaths. The family might go traditional way to get this done.
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