Four siblings have died from suspected food poisoning in Anambra, with their mother fighting for her life. Authorities are now racing to find out what went wrong.
- Four children died after eating a home-cooked meal in Ogidi, Anambra.
- Their mother, who ate the same food, is in intensive care.
- Police have sent food samples for forensic analysis.
- Autopsies are underway to confirm the exact cause of death.
- Investigators are speaking to neighbours and witnesses.
This is every parent's nightmare: what should have been a routine family meal turned fatal overnight. Police say it’s too early to confirm what caused the deaths, but the working theory is food poisoning. For now, the mother’s survival could hold the key to understanding what happened. Locals are shaken, and questions around food safety and domestic hazards are echoing well beyond Ogidi.
An entire community is grieving — and waiting. Could this tragedy have been prevented?
