THERE is palpable fear and tension in Saki town in Oyo State following the mysterious death of five persons including the owner of a hospital.
The fear, according to the report, stemmed from the inability to ascertain the cause of their death, which remains mysterious to the residents around the area.
When Radio Nigeria visited the clinic, which is located in the Oke Sunnah area, Saki, it was observed that the facility was under lock for engaging in some unethical practices, which people around the area attested to.
The owner of the hospital, who is among the casualties, was said to have treated a patient with a serious infection, which could not be ascertained at the time of filing in this report.
Some residents in a chat attested to the fact that some facilities in the town are not licensed and also engaging in quackery.
They called on the relevant authorities to arrest the situation to forestall the spread of the infection.
Meanwhile, it was learnt that officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Health have been contacted through Saki West Local Government and are expected to visit the town any moment from now so as to ascertain the cause of the infection.
In the meantime, the Saki Youth Organisation called for calm amidst mysterious deaths at the local hospital
The organisation urged residents of Saki West Local Government Area to remain calm as investigations continue into the cause of deaths at the hospital.
In a statement, the organisation cautioned the public to avoid rumours, stressing that unverified information could lead to unnecessary panic.
Source: Oyo Affairs
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