A 32-year-old man, Shola Adebayo, has narrated how he reportedly lost his sight after consuming two shots of a locally sold alcoholic drink known as “Monkey Tail” in Ondo State.
Adebayo, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, said he took the drink with a friend on Friday and returned home afterwards.
According to him, he discovered the following day that his vision had deteriorated and immediately contacted his sister, who took him to the hospital.
“I took Monkey Tail on Friday with my friend. I took two shots and went home. On Saturday, I discovered that I could not see well. I called my sister and she took me to the hospital,” he said.
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The survivor said his condition was improving but he was still hoping to fully regain his sight.
He explained that the person who gave him the drink said it was purchased from Ore, adding that five people had consumed the drinks before going their separate ways.
Adebayo also vowed to stop consuming alcoholic drinks if he survived the incident.
“If God saved me, I swear I will never take any drinks again, even beer. God should please save me,” he said.
The incident has reportedly claimed several lives in parts of Odigbo Local Government Area, including Odigbo town, New Town, Orita Odigbo and Araromi-Obu, while several others have been hospitalised.
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