Osun Probes Mysterious Death

Yinka Kolawole

Osun State Government yesterday ordered an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of seven members of a family last Tuesday in Apomu, Isokan Local Government Area of the state.

While sympathising with the community, the state government also ordered that an autopsy be carried out on the corpses of the seven members of the family who were reportedly found dead in their abode.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Health, Rafiu Isamotu, yesterday, the state government also reiterated its commitment to security and welfare of its citizens, and that it would go the whole hog to unravel the circumstances leading to the mysterious death.

Members of Oke Suna community in Apomu had last Tuesday morning found the deceased in their house, and reported the incident to the police before the corpses were taken to the morgue.

There was palpable tension in Apomu, Isokan LGA of Osun State as seven members of a family of eight were found dead last Tuesday morning, while one was still in critical condition.

However, it was gathered that it was a chemical poison, but their bodies were evacuated to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Also, the state police command spokesman, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the incident, said the deceased bodies have been taken to Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital in Ile-Ife for an autopsy.