Alcohol Poisoning in Ondo: 49 Dead and 100 Injured
In Nigeria's Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and around 100 injured after consuming a locally made alcoholic beverage suspected to contain methanol. The drink, called "Monkey Shoulder," is a high-alcohol herbal preparation. Fifteen arrests have been made in connection with the ongoing investigation.
Youssef Mansour
September 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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In Nigeria, in Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and 100 others injured after consuming an alcoholic drink suspected to contain methanol, France 24 reported Thursday.
Local authorities indicated that the implicated drink, named “Monkey Shoulder,” is a locally made herbal preparation with a high alcohol content. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of this poisoning.
The Ondo state police announced the arrest of 15 individuals linked to this tragic incident.
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