The Ondo State Government bans the sale and distribution of unverified alcoholic drinks and related substances across the state, following deaths and illnesses linked to a local herbal alcoholic mixture known as “monkey tail.” Reports say the incident involves residents who consume the mixture in the Odigbo Local Government Area and then fall ill, with authorities citing deaths and hospital admissions.
Vanguard reports that the government confirms either 29 or 30 deaths and references suspected cases tied to two naming ceremonies in Odigbo. It says health officials report around 60 suspected cases and note that about 50 people are hospitalised. Daily Post Nigeria similarly says the ban follows the death of about 30 people and hospitalisation of about 50 after “monkey tail” consumption, and it places the incident in Odigbo.
While the outlets focus on the same government response, they differ slightly on the reported death toll (29 vs. 30) and the way they frame suspected cases and links to specific events (naming ceremonies).
