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Police confirm deaths of two actors after meal in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of two yet-to-be-identified Nollywood actors in Owerri, the state capital, after eating rice and drinking wine on Friday.
The Police Public Relations Officer for the Imo State Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Henry Okoye in a statement said investigations had begun to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Confirming the development, Okoye said, “Yes, the Command is aware of the unfortunate case of unnatural death. I can confirm that two people were pronounced dead, while two others were hospitalised.
“As I speak with you, the Commissioner of Police for Imo State, Aboki Danjuma, has directed a pathologist to conduct tests on the two deceased persons to ascertain the cause of death.
“The results will determine the next line of action in the matter,” Okoye added.
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