Suspected Food Poisoning Claims Two Lives of Members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors  in Imo State

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

A suspected food poisoning incident has led to the deaths of two individuals in Imo State. The incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at about 0500hrs, around Works Layout by Nwaosu Street, where members of the Nigeria Actors Guild were filming a movie.

 

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the group was served food and drinks during the shoot. Shortly after consuming the meal, two members, identified as Monday Israel and Evans Sampson, collapsed. 

 

They were rushed to the Federal Medical Center for medical treatment, but both were confirmed dead on arrival.

 

The bodies have been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while the other two affected individuals remain under treatment. 

 

Several suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, and an investigation is ongoing.

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