A chain of mysterious deaths ravaged Ezza Unuhu Community in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State in the last two weeks.
According to Leadership, six persons have been confirmed dead while several others are currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.
Confirming the deaths of the young promising people of the community and the hospitalization of seven others, Pastor Ogochukwu Nwanyi said that the six deceased persons, without any symptoms of ill health, suddenly started experiencing swollen stomachs, some level of mental problems and each died within a space of three days.
Pastor Nwanyi said that all the deceased persons were taken to different health centers and Federal Teaching Hospital in the state. He also added that all test conducted on them did not reveal any sign of ill health. The tragic situation and mysterious illness have thrown the community into panic and tension.
According to the pastor, there are plans by the community to bring back home the seven others who are receiving treatment at the teaching hospital for a three- day prayer summit being organized by the community.
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