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11 pupils hospitalized after eating school meals
11 pupils hospitalized after eating school meals
By: Bodunrin Kayode
11 Pupils have been hospitalized in Osun state after eating the daily free food served to them recently.
The incident caused palpable fear in osogbo recently after eleven pupils of St James Primary School, Owo-Ope, area were rushed to different hospitals after allegedly eating food served to them in their schools.
The parents of the affected children said the food that was served by some vendors under the O’Meal programme was obviously a contaminated meal which explains the vomiting.
They said the affected pupils started experiencing stomach upset and were vomiting no sooner than they returned home from school.
Upon interrogation, the children disclosed that the O’Meal vendors served each of them a plate of rice with egg which they were reacting to.
Out of fear and desperation some of them were reportedly rushed to nearby hospitals where they were admitted and their stomachs flushed out to keep them alive.
One of the pupils name withheld confirmed that they started stooling and vomiting when they left school around 1:00pm.
Some of the mothers of the children affected expressed anger alleging that they perceived rotten eggs from their mouths.
Meanwhile the state government has ordered full investigations into the reported cases of food poisoning at St James Primary School 03 B, Owoope Osogbo.
The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the matter was reported to him by the Special Adviser on O-Meal, Grace Ayodele.“ and he subsequently directed stoppage of further cooking service at the affected schools pending the outcome of the investigations.
“The affected cooks in the said schools alongside the Planning officer for the O-Meal programme have also been summoned to a meeting ” he said.
11 pupils hospitalized after eating school meals
Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed robbers attacked Government Secondary School Yashe in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing one night watchman and injuring another before escaping with a solar inverter.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred at about 5:00 a.m. when the hoodlums stormed the school and assaulted the security guards with machetes.
One of the watchmen, Abdullahi Sanusi, 50, died on the spot, while his colleague, Aliyu Ahmed, 65, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to Kankia General Hospital for treatment.
Armed Robbers Kill Watchman, Injure Another in Katsina School Attack
Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Kaduna have rescued a former Executive Chairman of Kaura Local Government Area, Seimon Matthias, from a kidnap attempt at his Kagoro residence.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred on February 14 at about 11:00 p.m. when an unspecified number of kidnappers stormed Matthias’ residence, shooting sporadically in an attempt to abduct him.
However, the sound of gunfire attracted the attention of police officers and other security operatives stationed nearby, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
The assailants, overwhelmed by superior firepower, abandoned their victim and fled to the mountains.
Police said the victim was rescued unhurt, and a joint operation involving the Army and Kaduna Vigilante Service (KadVS) was ongoing to flush out the criminals from the surrounding bush areas.
Police, Security Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt in Kaduna EX LGA Chairmans home
Gunmen Kill Two NSCDC Officers, Cart Away Rifles in Abia
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen have ambushed a patrol team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Obiakpu Obuzor, Asa, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, killing two personnel and making away with their rifles.
It was gathered that the attack occurred on February 25, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m.
Intelligence sources informed Zagazola Makama that the deceased officers, identified as AIC Mohammed Bello Bako and CCE Justice Anyamele, were part of a six-man patrol team securing oil pipelines when they were ambushed by unknown armed men.
The attackers reportedly seized the officers’ AK-47 rifles with breach numbers 47-02736 and KAM-04171 before fleeing the scene.
The bodies of the slain officers have since been buried, while efforts by the NSCDC to track the assailants and recover the stolen weapons have so far been unsuccessful.
Gunmen Kill Two NSCDC Officers, Cart Away Rifles in Abia
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