At least 48 dead in Nigeria from suspected methanol poisoning

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At least 48 dead in Nigeria from suspected methanol poisoning

At least 48 people have died in Nigeria after drinking locally made alcohol suspected of containing methanol.

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Another 100 people are receiving treatment, according to the health commissioner in the southwestern state of Ondo.

Methanol is a highly toxic form of alcohol, which is not meant for human consumption. It can cause blindness, organ damage and death.

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Date: September 18, 2026