Panic as three siblings die after eating Beans in Enugu

A heartbreaking tragedy struck in Enugu South local government area of Enugu State, as three siblings from the same family died after eating beans suspected to be contaminated, purchased from Garriki Market.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday in Agu-Uwani, Akwuke, claimed the lives of the children of Mr. Callistus Egbo, the proprietor of Elohim Primary and Secondary School.

The family, who hail from Nenwe in Aninri local government, reportedly fell ill shortly after consuming the beans, with one child dying the same evening and the other two succumbing the next day.

Callistus Egbo himself is currently critically ill and receiving treatment at a private hospital in Enugu.

Although the exact cause of death has yet to be confirmed through a medical report, it is widely believed to be food poisoning from the beans.

This tragedy has raised serious concerns about food safety across the region, prompting many in the area to avoid beans and beans-related foods like Akara and Moi Moi.

“It was indeed a big tragedy that the incident befell the family. Since the incident three or four days ago, nobody is eating beans in our area, not even Akara and Moi Moi. Go to the Garriki Market and the shops in the streets and see if there is anybody selling Moi Moi or Akara?

“We are praying that the man will not die so that his wife that travelled at the time they ate the meal will not die,” the source said.

“May the souls of the departed children rest in peace, and may their father recover soon,” said the source.

Meanwhile, the authorities have remained silent over the incident as neither the police nor the state government has released an official statement on the incident.

Efforts made by SaharaReporters to reach the State Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, for comments were unsuccessful as he did not answer his calls.

Meanwhile, according some journalists he spoke to, Ndukwe reportedly said that he was not aware of the incident.

“Did they report the incident to the police? I have not gotten such report,” he was quoted to have said.