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By: Manoah Kikekon
Local Leaders Confirm Cholera Cases, Urge Improved Sanitation and Healthcare Facilities in Badagry West
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Recent reports of poisoned rice causing deaths in Badagry have been dismissed by community leaders, who confirm that the area is experiencing a cholera outbreak instead.
Chief Bokoh Jacob, the Baale of Oglogbo, clarified that the situation began two weeks ago when residents fell ill after eating food. "With the help of God and the government, officials were sent to treat our wells, toilets, and water sources. Normalcy has been restored," he said.
He denied social media rumors about tainted rice, explaining that food vendors in Zongo were temporarily banned to trace the infection source. "Since then, no deaths have been recorded. Even I, as community leader, ate rice today," he stated.
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Chief Jacob pleaded for government assistance, saying, "We need good water, public toilets, healthcare facilities, and an ambulance."
Shuibu Idris, the Matawale of Badagry West, confirmed that Lagos State health officials identified the outbreak as cholera after testing well water samples. "Officials advised residents to maintain cleanliness. Food sellers were stopped temporarily to investigate if contamination came from food handlers, water, or dirty environments," he said.
He confirmed six recorded cases but denied any poisoned rice incidents.
Mrs. Wusilat Ayeleso, Iyaloja General of Badagry West, said no one has seen the alleged poisoned rice. "Zongo is very dirty, and the abattoir is unhygienic. The government must intervene," she urged.
Mrs. Amadu, an Environmental Health Officer in Zongo, stressed the need to test food handlers. "Some vendors hawk food in unsanitary conditions. The shallow wells were uncovered, but improvements are being made," she noted.
However, a community source revealed that many vendors cannot afford the ₦6,000 test fee, prompting appeals to the local government for support.
While Badagry battles a cholera outbreak, leaders urge against panic over false poisoned rice claims. The focus remains on sanitation, clean water, and healthcare support to prevent further spread.
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