In a heart-wrenching incident, a young man and four of his friends tragically lost their lives after reportedly consuming a pepper soup meal prepared by his ex-girlfriend in Auchi, Edo State, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The devastating news has left the Auchi community in a state of mourning, with many residents struggling to comprehend the shocking turn of events.
Preliminary reports indicate that the young woman, identified as Peculiar, allegedly poisoned the fish pepper soup with the intention of harming her ex-boyfriend, reportedly as an act of retaliation after their relationship ended. According to sources close to the investigation, Peculiar invited her former boyfriend for a meal under the guise of reconciliation. Unaware of any threat, the young man brought along four of his friends to join the meal, which would ultimately turn fatal.
Shortly after consuming the meal, all five individuals began experiencing severe symptoms and, tragically, were unable to survive. The sudden loss of life has devastated the families of the victims, while the Auchi community is grieving deeply, demanding answers to this horrific incident.
In the wake of these events, the Nigerian Army detained Peculiar for questioning. Authorities have since opened a formal investigation and are working to establish the full sequence of events that led to this tragic outcome. The community awaits further updates as officials continue to delve into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, hoping for justice and closure.
