Ajirioghene Imah
Not less than six persons have reportedly lost their lives after taking alcohol allegedly served by their friend.
The incident occurred at a joint where seven friends gathered for merry-making to settle their dispute in Ogbogbo, Ijebu-North East area of Ogun State.
According to a source who pleaded anonymity, all the six persons who drank the alcohol died, except the seventh person, who reportedly brought the drink from home.
The deceased persons and the suspect had before the incident engaged in a hot argument, which was later settled.
The source also claimed that the suspect then offered to donate a bottle of alcohol as part of reconciliation moves.
The man reportedly went home and brought the drink, which was taken by all the six friends, except him.
It was learnt that a few hours after they departed to their various destinations, news filtered in that two of the friends had died, while four others were hospitalized.
The source said the other four persons died the following day, while the suspect fled the town.
“Six people have been announced dead as of the time of speaking to you. The whereabouts of the man who brought the alcohol is yet to be known,” he added.
The State Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, has however confirmed the incident.
“I just confirmed something like that occurred, but the families said they were not pressing charges and preferred to bury their dead.” she said.