The case of the three boys from same family is a piece worth sharing out there to all others as many lovers of the rich cassava tuber plant food and numerous blog readers on health and related health care issues.
The breaking news of a poisonous cassava in the market was eminent since after then. It was recorded that one of the victims who is already dead is as a result of the poisonous cassava they had purchase from the market.
An 11-year-old boy, Shehu Abubakar, while three others of the same family have been admitted at Duste General Hospital, in Jigawa state after eating poisonous cassava.
Shehu Abubakar, a primary school pupil died immediately after police rushed them to the hospital for medical attention.
While the remaining three, 13-years-old Audu Garba, 10-year-old Adamu Gambo and 7-year-Old Bashir Garba are still in the hospital fighting for their lives.
The tragic incident happened when the boys bought a poisonous cassava from the market to quench their hunger at Kudanci quarters in Shiwarin ward of Kiyawa Local government area.
Jigawa state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Audu Jinjiri, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST.
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