Ten hospitalised over poison

NAMPA
2024-10-29
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NKURENKURU, 29 OCT (NAMPA) – Ten workers of a mini market are reported to be admitted at the Rundu State Hospital after an alleged poisoning incident on Monday.
According to Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga of the Namibian Police, the incident happened at Mpora village at an unknown time.
Muronga said it is alleged that 10 people drank traditional Mageu brew (Sikundu) and fell sick immediately. The victims are suspected to have consumed Sikundu t...
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