Tragedy struck in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, as five siblings died of suspected food poisoning while their mother is currently battling for her life at an undisclosed hospital.
The incident, which occurred on Saturday, May 3, 2025 has thrown the family and the entire community into mourning.
The father of the deceased children, Pa Robinson Aghalu, a 79-year-old retired soldier, said the tragedy began shortly after the children ate a meal prepared by their mother.