According to unconfirmed reports, no fewer than six persons were feared dead after allegedly consuming a local beverage, Zakami, at a wedding at Unguwa Uku, in the Kano metropolis.
According to the eyewitness, the incident happened at about 10.30 p.m. on Sunday.
All the deceased were young men aged between 20 - 22 years.
Young people drank Zakami at the wedding party that was also attended by many youths including the bride and groom.
After consuming the intoxicating beverage all of them collapsed and died on the way to the hospital.
The Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Magaji Majiya, confirmed the incident without specifiying the number of deaths as the сase is still under investigation.
The police invited the groom who is currently assisting them in the investigation with a view to find out the cause of the tragedy.
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