A man identified as Elijah Nwankwo from Ikwo
local Government Area of Ebonyi state has
allegedly died after drinking eight cans of
Bullet Energy.
The deceased consumed the drinks as a result
of betting.
A source disclosed that the deceased had on
Thursday, boasted to drink the cans and smile
home with the sum of N1600, which was put
for a bet by one Chikwado Nchionu.
The police spokesman in Enugu State, Ebere
Amaraizu, DSP, who confirmed the incident
said that the deceased became weak and went
into coma after taking the drinks.
“He was consequently rushed to the Mother of
Christ Hospital Enugu, where he was confirmed
dead by the doctor on duty.
His body has also been deposited at the
hospital mortuary for necessary action”,
Amaraizu further stated.