Widow, 5 children die after consuming local delicacy
A devastating tragedy struck Karkari village in Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, where a widow and her five children died after consuming a local delicacy known as Danwake. The family members, who were rushed to Gwarzo General Hospital in critical condition, were all confirmed dead upon arrival.
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the heartbreaking incident, which took place after the family consumed the meal on Thursday. Preliminary reports suggest that the dish was prepared using expired cassava flour, which is suspected to be the cause of their deaths.
The victims have been identified as Alhakatu Abdulkarim, the widow who prepared the meal, and her five children: Bashir, Firdausi, Hafsat, Usman, and Jamilu. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community, leaving neighbors and extended family members in deep mourning.
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SP Abdullahi Haruna, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, stated, “The six members of the family who ate the food were rushed to Gwarzo General Hospital where they were confirmed dead by doctors. We are still waiting for the medical report from the hospital to ascertain the cause of death.”
The community is reeling from the loss, with one local resident, Malam Musa Abdullahi, expressing the collective grief: “This is a great loss for all of us. Alhakatu was a hardworking woman who did everything to provide for her children. It is unimaginable that something like this could happen.”
As investigations continue, authorities have urged the public to be cautious in the preparation and consumption of food, particularly when using ingredients that may be expired or unsafe. “We are urging people to be very careful and ensure that the food they prepare and consume is safe,” added SP Abdullahi.
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