Residents of Irele township in Ondo state have been hit by a deadly disease at first suspected to be ebola but has been discovered to be even more dangerous than the Ebola virus itself.
According to reports, the victims wake up to be blind, with a terrible headache and die within a few hours. At least 15 people who contracted the disease are feared dead. Ondo state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Dayo Adeyanju, told Channels Television that the disease was discovered yesterday but didn’t say how the victims contracted the disease or how it can be passed on to others.”It is strange and it’s symptoms include headache and loss of sight.
The local and international health institutions are already carrying out investigations on the causes and treatment of the ailment.” Dr Adeyanju also quench the fears of the residents of the vacinity and the state, stating that the situation is right under control.
“We are worried. Our people are dying. We don’t know this sickness. We are just done with elections and it’s now this disease. Have we offended God? If we have, then we are seek forgiveness. God should forgive us. We can’t touch those who have been killed. I have counted about 19, others said 14. God please, have mercy on us”. One of the residents, Mrs. Mary Omogbehinla told Dailypost.
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