A tragic incident has reportedly resulted in the deaths of a young man and his four friends after they allegedly ate a pepper soup meal prepared by the young man’s ex-girlfriend.
News of the man’s fate following the meal has sparked outrage and speculation online. A viral video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) has brought the incident to widespread public attention.
In the clip, the lifeless bodies of the victims are seen lying on a bed as Nigerian police officers investigate the scene.
Watch the video below:
A Lady tried to poison her boyfriend by adding poison to pepper soup, but four of his friends ended up sharing the meal with him. Tragically, all four friends have now lost their lives.#Rivers #north #Anna #amorim #ruud #fubara #khabib pic.twitter.com/1bzJlrmlc2
— NewsClick Nigeria Media (@NewsClickng) October 31, 2024
It has been reported that the tragic incident took place in Auchi, Edo State, on Saturday, October 26.
While details remain unclear, reports suggest that the woman, seeking revenge after the end of their relationship, served the young man a plate of fish pepper soup laced with poison. Unfortunately, he consumed the meal along with four of his friends.
The suspect, identified only as Peculiar, has since been apprehended by the Nigerian army.
Unverified reports circulating on social media claim that the ex-girlfriend provided the pepper soup to the young man and his friends. However, the exact circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation, and authorities have not yet released an official statement.
The video has prompted a surge of reactions from netizens, with many expressing their shock and calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.