Family announces burial arrangements for mother and her five children who d!ed of food poisoning in Anambra

A 79-year-old retired soldier, Pa Robinson Aghalu, has announced the burial arrangements for his wife and five children who d!ed of suspected food poisoning in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. LIB reported that the incident occurred in May, 2025.  The children, Ebube, Uchenna, Abuchi, Ikechukwu, Dumebi, died between May 4 and 7 while their mother, Adaobi Aghalu, who initially survived, passed away on May 8. They will be laid to rest in Uru-Owelle, Nkwelle Ogidi on Saturday, 18th October, 2025.  The father of the deceased children, Pa Robinson Aghalu, said the tragedy began shortly after the children ate a meal prepared by their mother. According to Aghalu, his children started experiencing stomach aches, vomiting, and other symptoms, which worsened over time and were rushed to the hospital Despite efforts to save them, five of the six children d!ed at various hospitals in the area, including a nearby maternity clinic, Iyienu Mission Hospital, and Crown Hospital," he narrated.  A doctor, who managed the mothers case before her death, confirmed that the likely cause of the illness was food poisoning. The couples only surviving child was away at the time of the incident, studying with a relative.  The spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident said food samples had been collected for forensic analysis. The command is aware of this development and has taken over the crime scene. The samples of food have been taken for a forensic assessment, and operatives are also engaging the neighbourhood for necessary information that will aid the investigations," the PPRO said.     The post Family announces burial arrangements for mother and her five children who d!ed of food poisoning in Anambra appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.