The police are investigating the death of a woman, Binta Safiyanu, who died after consuming herbal concoction ingested to enhance production of breast milk.

Punch News reported that the deceased who was the wife of a Katsina state parliament member, Hon. Yunusa Jikamshi, had six children before passing away. She reportedly died a week after delivering twins.

The decision to have Safiyanu drink the condiments was motivated by co-wives it was gathered.

According to reports, the goal was to ensure that she is able to feed her new offspring with enough milk, unfortunately it cost an entire life.

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