Two persons have been confirmed death at a Fulani and Tiv farm settlement in Odo-Eri in Yagba West Local Government Area of kogi state as a result of strange illness has killed
However, the kogi state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Saka Audu has said that no death is recorded in Ette community of kogi state.
It was gathered that in Yagba west, those who are affected by the ailment are currently receiving treatment at some nearby private hospitals and ECWA Hospital Egbe.
The Director, Yagba West Local Government Area, Mr. Reuben Oshagbemi told disclosed to newsmen that the incident was first reported at a private clinic, saying symptoms of the sickness include: Stooling, diarrhoea and vomiting.
He noted that upon receiving the information, some health workers were mobilized to the settlement to treat the patients, pointing out that the situation is now under control.
Mr. Oshagbemi explained that the Ministry of Health has been contacted, noting that the State Epidiomologist will determine the illness.
He advised the people to continue to observe personal hygiene to avoid any outbreak of diseases.
It could be recalled that a strange illness kill some people at Okoloke, a boundary between Kogi and Kwara States about three years ago.
However when our correspondent contacted the kogi state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Saka Audu on the situation he said his team of medical personnel will be visiting the community on Monday to find out situation of things.
He added that the State Epidiomologist will determine the illness.
He also confirmed that his team of medical personnel just came back from Ette in Olamaboro local government council of the state.
According to him their is strange illness in a border town of Enugu state with kogi state but the strange illness is not in Ette, kogi state.
