At least 48 people have died and around 100 others are being treated in southern Nigeria after drinking a locally brewed alcoholic drink suspected to contain methanol, a toxic chemical that can be deadly in large amounts. The incidents occurred in the Odigbo and Irele local government areas of Ondo state, where a total of 182 people are believed to have been affected. Some of the victims are receiving medical treatment in hospitals. Sola Adebayo, a 32-year-old affected individual, told the local TVC News channel from a hospital bed that he drank "like two shots" of the drink and later lost his vision. Consumption of locally made alcohol is widespread in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas where it is cheaper and less strictly regulated. Ondo state’s commissioner for health, Banji Ajaka, explained that the effects of the toxic drink can be severe and fast-acting, leading to complications such as kidney failure, vision loss, and brain damage depending on how much was consumed. Ondo state police spokesperson Abayomi Jimoh said 15 people have been arrested in connection with the incident, including one person allegedly involved in producing the substance suspected to contain methanol. The individual is assisting police with their investigation. Locals suspect a popular herbal drink known as "Monkey Tail," which has a high alcohol content, was mixed with methanol. A trader in Odigbo, speaking anonymously, mentioned that there are two versions of Monkey Tail: one that is safe and another that is not. The first death linked to the outbreak was reported nearly two weeks ago. In response to such incidents, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is enforcing a nationwide ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small plastic containers, citing concerns about its easy access to children and young people.