By Uzair Adam
A tragic incident has occurred in Karkari village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, where a widow and her five children lost their lives after consuming a local Hausa delicacy known as Danwake.
The Kano Police Command confirmed the heartbreaking event, stating that the victims were rushed to Gwarzo General Hospital but were declared dead upon arrival.
According to the Police spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna, investigations have begun to determine the exact cause of the deaths.
The Daily Reality gathered that preliminary reports suggest that the widow, Alhakatu Abdulkarim, may have used expired cassava flour in preparing the meal, leading to the unfortunate outcome.
The deceased children have been identified as Bashir, Firdausi, Hafsat, Usman, and Jamilu.
The community and the authorities are now awaiting a detailed medical report from the hospital to confirm the cause of death and prevent future occurrences.