At least 14 persons have reportedly died from cholera outbreak in Agatu Local Government Area and Abinse, a riverine community in the Makurdi, Benue State.
This was disclosed by the state's health commissioner, Joseph Ngbea, on Friday while presenting additional drugs and consumables to the health officers at Agatu General Hospital to tackle the outbreak.
According to Ngbea, 10 persons died in Agatu and four others died in Abinse, Channels TV reported.
"In Agatu, 10 people have died so far. On the day we went there, there were seven fatalities. Yesterday, we had an additional three. The update yesterday was that neighbouring villages had a surge in cases. They were advised to move to the General Hospital.
"In Abinse, there were no beds and drugs and we had to involve specialists from the General Hospital. Four persons died in Abinse," the health commissioner said.
He added that those who are sick from the outbreak are currently receiving treatment both in primary healthcare centres and private hospitals, noting that most victims suffer severe dehydration.
He then advised those live in the riverine area to stop consuming the water which is not deemed drinkable.
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