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| NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by biodunid: 7:18am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Yet irresponsible newspapers reported that a Yoruba man, willfully they implied, brought the killer drink into Rivers. They ignored the fact that dozens had died in Ondo just weeks earlier from similar causes and couldn't care less about the still fragile ethno-political situation in Rivers. Such newspapers and their editors were no less reckless than the young man showcased in the story. NAFDAC: Methanol Responsible for ‘Ogogoro’ Deaths in Rivers 17 Jun 2015 Ernest Chinwo in Port Harcourt
 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has stated that methanol, and not ethanol, was responsible for the death of more than 70 people from the consumption of local gin, also known as ogogoro or kai-kai in Rivers State. Chairman on the ad hoc committee of the Rivers State House of Assembly, on the cause of deaths arising from intake of local gin, Hon Okechukwu Chinda, made this known while presenting the committee report on the floor of the assembly on Tuesday. Chinda said his committee’s investigations revealed that some greedy dealers decided to use methanol to produce the local gin due to shortage in supply of ethanol. According to him, the state has 80 reported cases, with 70 deaths in five government areas, including, Ahoada West, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt, Gokana and Bonny. He also said: “The actors of the state Ministry of Health acted promptly by taking those affected to Bori General Hospital, Woji Health Centre and Bonny General Hospital and a private hospital in Abuloma. Unfortunately, all the victims in Ahoada West died before they could get help. “Officers of the Ministry of Health took samples of the killer gin from the affected locations and sent to NAFDAC. The laboratory result of the investigation revealed excess presence of methanol in varying quantities. “Due to shortage of supply of ethanol used for the production of local gins, unscrupulous elements resorted to the use of methanol to bridge the supply gap.” Meanwhile, sources at the ministry of health have said the increase in the number of casualties from 66 to 71 was from new deaths in Gokana and Ahoada West local government areas of the state. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Somiari Harry, said in one particular case in Ahoada west, a young man had boasted that the killer gin would have no effect on him. Harry said the young man took the drink after his boasts and retired to his home, only to be found dead the following morning. http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/nafdac-methanol-responsible-for-ogogoro-deaths-in-rivers/212269/ |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Maczeelly(m): 7:25am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Methanol ....Hmmmmm |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Realtol(m): 7:31am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Some people only see tribe in calamity and evil not minding what the truth is and what damage their outburst could cause. 1 Like |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by oluwafemi113(m): 7:36am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Please tell them Methanol leave Ogogoro men alone |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Brugo(m): 7:53am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Nafdac should have regulated the production of this gin since. Well it has been banned till further notice. |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by disumusa: 7:58am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Its only wast person that takes ogogoro. |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Nicepoker(m): 8:00am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Bad market for nairaland herbalist. Like SOE |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by kazmanbanjoko(m): 8:25am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Is methanol a poisonous substance. Pls help me out, scientists in the house. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Nobody: 8:51am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Nicepoker:lol...guy u go wound o |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Nobody: 9:23am On Jun 17, 2015 |
why must they ban it.how will gej survive. |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Nicepoker(m): 9:44am On Jun 17, 2015 |
soe:wound how? Tell me wetin u wan use do incantations now wey government don ban ur spritual catalyst. |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by carinmom(f): 9:51am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Good it has been banned. |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Vicadonis(m): 10:07am On Jun 17, 2015 |
So, to some people Na Yoruba man dry kill them for rivers... how dumb |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by UnknownT: 10:18am On Jun 17, 2015 |
op, you are the one that is not being truthful. Rivers State recorded many deaths in different communities in about 3 LGAs, the death that occurred in Woji was caused by a YORUBA MAN who brought a bottle of Ogogoro( prolly contaminated with methanol) to the bar, the people that died drank the Ogogoro the yoruba man brought 1 Like |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Nobody: 10:20am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Okay |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by Nobody: 10:28am On Jun 17, 2015 |
Op you are a liar... We in nafdac never released any statement... All we know for now is that the Yoruba people are the cause of the ogogoro deaths in Rivers.. And we have enough evidence to back our Claim.. 1 Like |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by IdisuleOurOwn(m): 11:20am On Jun 17, 2015 |
UnknownT: My bro. Tell them to stop drinking it. Methanol is very dangerous. |
| Re: NAFDAC: Methanol, Not Yoruba Man, Responsible For 71 ‘ogogoro’ Deaths In Rivers by IdisuleOurOwn(m): 11:33am On Jun 17, 2015 |
kazmanbanjoko: My bro. Here H | H- C -OH | H Other names. Columbian spirits, hydroxymethane, methyl alcohol, methyl hydrate, methlylic alcohol, pyroligneous, wood spirit, wood napatha. Is a very dangerous liquid which hv melting point at -97.6c. Boiling point: 64.7c. Acidity: 15.5. Very very dangerous o!. Don't try it. 1 Like |
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