by Anike Jacobs
The victim allegedly collapsed by the roadside after gulping the drink. It was also gathered that one of the victims pulled out of the contest when he began to cough and vomit.
The police have arrested the organiser of the funeral party who was said to have arrived Nigeria from Malaysia the day before.
The deceased’s mother said her son told her he was attending a funeral of his friend’s father. She added that his father died last December.
Police spokesperson DSP Joseph Edoigiawerie said the case was being handled by the homicide department of the state police command headquarters, Benin City.
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