One killed, 60 hospitalised in Plateau cholera outbreak

One person has been reported dead and about 60 others hospitalised following a cholera outbreak in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The chairman of the LG, Ayuba Musa, confirmed the incident through a statement by his spokesperson, Mazadu Ali.

Mr Ali said the outbreak began in Ngyang, Kwalmiya, Banak and Bakin kogi and spread to Dengi, the headquarters of the LGA.