Five worshippers have been confirmed d3ad, while others are on admission at the Infectious Disease Centre, Olodo area of Ibadan, Oyo State, after they took part in a feast known in Yoruba parlance as ipese organised by an Ibadan-based white-garment church
The incident happened during a service held in Celestial Church of Christ in Apata Iye parish, Ibadan, Oyo State.
The feast otherwise known as ipese, as reliably informed, is part of the traditional events in conformity with the church’s doctrine.
A source in the church said that it has not been established medically whether the ipese was responsible for the d3ath of the affected victims.
According to him, “I ate the prepared beans like every other member, including the victims and nothing happened to me.
“The incident was not all about ‘ipese’ as made to believe.
“The various organs of government, including the police, Directorate of State Services, (DSS), media organisations, World Health Organisation (WHO) have been to this place on a fact-finding mission.
“Their findings are yet to be made public, but I can tell you that it is not about ipese as being insinuated.
“It is true that some victims are still undergoing treatment at IDC Olodo.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso, confirmed the incident.
According to him, “Investigation is ongoing on the matter.”
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This is so sad
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