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At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, authorities say

17 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

17 September 2026

Topic

regulatory

◆ Geography

Nigeria

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 20 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

At least 48 people have died and about 100 others are receiving treatment in southern Nigeria after consuming a locally brewed alcoholic drink suspected of containing methanol. Authorities have arrested 15 people connected to the production and sale of the drink known as 'Monkey Tail.'

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face an urgent public safety crackdown on informal alcohol sales in Nigeria, with authorities arresting producers of toxic brews. This opens a window to supply safer alternatives or enforce product controls quickly.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · 17 Sep 2026

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methanol-poisoningpublic-healthalcohol-regulationNigeriafood-safety