Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol

An ambulance in Nigeria. At least 48 people have died and more than 100 other people have fallen ill after consuming the drink in Ondo’s Odigbo and Irele local government areas in recent days./Getty Images An ambulance in Nigeria. At least 48 people have died and more than 100 other people have fallen ill after consuming the drink in Ondo’s Odigbo and Irele local government areas in recent days./Getty Images Nigeria Almost 50 dead in Nigeria after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol Drinking locally made alcohol is common in Nigeria, especially in rural areas where it is more affordable and poorly regulated

Prefer the Guardian on Google At least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic concoction suspected to contain methanol, officials said on Thursday.