Family of seven die of alleged food poisoning in Lagos

A family of seven including husband, pregnant wife and five children have died after allegedly consuming food suspected to be laced with poison.

Our correspondent learnt that the neighbours of the family were concerned when no member of the family came out to perform their early morning chores in the house.

An eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Kamoru, said the crowd mourning the bereaved family prevented drivers and transport workers from passing the axis, adding that some of the victims were rushed to hospital where they died.