Thursday, September 24, 2026 - The Canadian government has warned its citizens in Nigeria to exercise caution when consuming alc0hol following reports of d+aths and hospitalisations linked to suspected meth@nol-contaminated drinks in Ondo State.
In a safety notice issued on Tuesday, Canadian officials
advised citizens to buy alc0hol only from reputable establishments and seek
medical attention if they begin to feel s!ck after consuming alc0hol.
The notice did not state the number of c@sualties. However,
Nigerian health officials said last week that 48 people had d+ed while about
180 others were receiving treatment in Ondo State after consuming a locally
brewed alc0holic beverage suspected to contain meth@nol.
Meth@nol is a highly t+xic substance that can cause multipl£
organ f@ilure, breathing difficulties, bl!ndness and brain d@mage.
A survivor, 32-year-old Sola Adebayo, told TVC News from his
hospital bed that he consumed about two shots of the drink before losing his
sight the following day.
Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Banji Ajaka, said the
effects could occur rapidly, with the substance potentially causing the kidneys
to f@il, affecting the eyes and causing brain d@mage after consumption.
Police said 15 people had been arr+sted in connection with
the suspected t+xic drink, while locals reportedly suspected that a popular
herbal alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” was mixed with meth@nol.
The report noted that homemade alc0hol is common in some
rural parts of Nigeria, where it is cheaper and less regulated. NAFDAC has also
enforced a nationwide ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small plastic
containers.
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