Seven Family Members Die After Eating Breakfast 7

Seven members of a family in Sokoto State have died after eating breakfast. The incident happened on Tuesday in Laura village, Yabo local government of the state.

The head of the family said his five children and two of his wives died in the early hours of Tuesday after eating a local couscous popularly known as (Dambu).

READ ALSO: Many Feared Trapped As Building Collapses In Kano

Malam Umaru Danbaba Yabo traced the tragedy to the remnant of Monday’s family dinner prepared by one of his wives.

“The leftover was again mixed with an exposed uncooked couscous and prepared by one of the deceased women on that fateful morning and was served, leading to their death,” he said.

READ ALSO: BREAKING: Many Trapped As Abuja Shopping Mall Collapses

The chairman of Yabo local government council, Alhaji Halliru Abubakar Kilgore, confirmed the incident, urging residents to maintain good hygiene while handling foodstuff.

He said the bodies of the deceased would undergo an autopsy to ascertain the cause of death.

Trending video of the day;

Photo Credit: Getty