The ancient Ikale community in Irele local government area of Ondo
state has been hit by a mysterious disease, killing at least 14 people.
it was learnt that the disease has been ravaging the community since the past 10 days.
According
to Mr. Taiwo Erukusi, an indigene of the community, residents of the
community are now in confusion as majority of the people are scared of
touching the deceased to avoid being infected.
Our correspondent learnt that the said ailment is more deadly than
the ebola virus as it will first blind the victim while also drawing out
his tongue.
“We
are worried. Our people are dying. We don’t know this sickness. We are
just done with elections and it’s now this disease.Have we offended God?
If we have, then we are seek forgiveness. God should forgive us. We
can’t touch those who have been killed. I have counted about 19, others
said 14. God please, have mercy on us”. One of the residents, Mrs. Mary
Omogbehinla pleaded.
However, the state Commissioner for Health,
Dr. Dayo Adeyanju said the disease was a strange ailment, and the
symptom include headache and loss of weight.
He informed that
local and international health institutions were already carrying out
investigation on the possible cause of the ailment and its treatment. Adeyanju urged residents not be scared, saying the state government was in control of the situation.
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