In Kogi State, nine family members have died mysteriously for the second time within days.
The incident occurred on Monday in Nagazi, Kogi State’s Adavi Local Government Area.
The latest incident occurred just a few days after four family members died mysteriously in Mopa-Muro, Kogi State’s Local Government Area, over the weekend.
It was gathered on Monday evening that, the incident in Nagazi saw five family members dying at a spot before four were rushed to the hospital.
Sources reveal that the remaining four later died at an undisclosed hospital in the area.
A family source who begged anonymity said the father of the deceased victims has been arrested while the mother is still receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
He said they are yet to know the actual cause of the deaths as they are suspecting food poisoning or a spiritual attack.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, William Ovye Aya confirmed the incident.
According to him, the State Police Command is working hard to unravel the cause of the death, saying an investigation is ongoing.