Strange Disease In Ondo: Death toll rises to 28

At least 28 people have been reportedly killed in Ondo state by a strange disease, which broke out a few days ago, health officials in the state confirmed on Thursday.

The disease broke out in Ode-irele community of the state and according to residents, it kills within 24 hours.

Preliminary reports from victims revealed the symptoms of this disease as blindness and loss of consciousness.

The State Health Commissioner, Dr Dayo Adeyanju who briefed journalists in Akure earlier today, said the government is ensuring that the disease does not spread out of town, as those infected are being quarantined at the General Hospital, Irele.

The cause of the disease is yet to be ascertained.