A young man and four of his friends have tragically lost their lives after reportedly consuming pepper soup prepared by his ex-girlfriend in Auchi, Edo State, on Saturday, October 26.
The shocking incident has left the community in mourning, with many questioning the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Although the details remain unclear, preliminary reports suggest that the ex-girlfriend, identified only as Peculiar, may have intentionally poisoned the fish pepper soup. Allegedly, Peculiar was looking to retaliate after the man ended their relationship.
Gists9ja reports that according to sources close to the investigation, Peculiar invited her former boyfriend for a meal as a way of reconnecting, though she reportedly had other intentions. Unaware of any danger, the young man brought along four of his friends, and together they shared the meal.
Tragically, after consuming the pepper soup, all five individuals began to experience severe symptoms and were unable to survive the effects of the reported poisoning. The incident has left their families and the local community devastated, and friends and neighbors are calling for answers.
Following these events, the Nigerian army detained Peculiar for questioning, and she now faces serious allegations. As investigations continue, authorities are working to piece together the full story behind this tragic loss of life.
