A young man and his four friends have tragically passed away after reportedly eating a poisoned meal prepared by his ex-girlfriend.
The incident occurred in Auchi, Edo State, on Saturday, October 26, and has left the community in shock.
According to initial reports, the unidentified young man allegedly ended his relationship with the woman, identified as Peculiar, who then sought revenge by lacing a fish pepper soup with poison.
The young man, unaware of any danger, shared the meal with four friends, all of whom subsequently fell ill and died.
SUSPECT
The suspect, Peculiar, has since been taken into custody by the Nigerian Army.
While details remain sketchy, authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Updates on this developing story will be provided as more information becomes available.