Edo State is reeling from a shocking incident after five young people reportedly lost their lives on Saturday, October 26, following a suspected case of poisoning.
The tragedy allegedly began when a young woman, known as Peculiar, was accused of poisoning her ex-boyfriend’s meal in what is believed to be a deadly act of revenge.
According to reports circulating on social media and blogs, Peculiar, who recently split from her boyfriend, reportedly invited him over to settle their differences.
In a tragic twist, Peculiar allegedly prepared fish pepper soup, which she is suspected of lacing with poison.
The young man, unaware of any foul play, accepted the meal and ate it with four friends who had accompanied him.
What began as a simple meal turned deadly, as reports state all five men were later found lifeless in the same room where they had shared the pepper soup.
This incident has stirred massive outrage and sorrow across Edo State and beyond, as residents react to the devastating loss of five lives over what appears to be a personal vendetta.
The story has quickly spread online, with social media users reacting in shock, anger, and disbelief.
Many Nigerians have taken to platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Nairaland, sharing their thoughts and warnings about relationships and trust.
One user, @WhimsicalCoder, commented, “WTF, make una dey tell me if you and your babe dey fight. Before you give me food, abeg.”
Another, @Drizzy__vibez, advised caution, saying, “Lesson learnt, bro. Any food I don’t know the source, I ain’t eating.”
Others used the incident as a cautionary tale, warning men about the dangers of broken relationships and urging them to be careful about whom they trust with food.
One user, @Odumeje_, posted, “Out of 24 hours, make sure you use 23 hours to fear women.”
Social media reactions have varied from sympathy for the victims to calls for caution among young people in their relationships.
An eyewitness from the scene has reportedly confirmed the tragic events, stating that Peculiar might have been seeking revenge over a recent breakup.
According to the witness, Peculiar’s anger over the end of her relationship may have driven her to prepare the deadly meal, possibly intending only her ex-boyfriend to consume it.
But tragically, her ex-boyfriend’s four friends joined him in eating the pepper soup, unaware of the danger.
Within hours, all five young men were reportedly found dead in Peculiar’s residence.
One witness shared, “She was upset that he ended things and wanted to teach him a lesson, but she didn’t expect it to turn out like this.”
Edo State Police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, but few details have been officially confirmed.
The police have not yet publicly announced if Peculiar has been taken into custody or charged, as investigations are still ongoing.
As the investigation unfolds, questions continue to arise regarding Peculiar’s involvement and possible motives behind the alleged poisoning.
Some social media users have questioned if Peculiar also consumed the pepper soup, as an image from the scene reportedly shows a woman sitting nearby.
One X user, @Daddy_Tweens, asked, “Did the girl also eat the pepper soup? Because I can see a lady in the video. I bet there’s more to this story.”
Others wonder if Peculiar’s actions were intentional or if there is more to the story than currently known.