By Ala Timothy 

A viral social media post has alleged that a woman selling akara along Ani Street on the Ikom-Obudu Road in Cross River State was caught adding human waste to beans used in preparing food for customers. The claim has generated widespread reactions online, although independent verification and official confirmation remain unavailable at the time of reporting.

Residents of a community along Ani Street on the Ikom-Obudu Road in Cross River State have reportedly confronted a local akara vendor over allegations that she contaminated beans used in preparing akara with human waste.

According to viral social media accounts circulating online, customers who had patronized the woman for an extended period became suspicious and allegedly discovered a concealed container during a confrontation.

Witnesses quoted in the posts claimed that members of the public forced the container open after the woman allegedly refused to reveal its contents. The reports further alleged that the container contained human waste, which was purportedly being mixed with food ingredients.

The claims have triggered outrage and concern among residents, particularly regarding food safety and public health.

However, Benue Info-pedia has not independently verified the allegations. No official statement from health authorities, law enforcement agencies, or local government officials was immediately available at the time of writing.

Given the seriousness of the allegation, authorities would typically be expected to conduct an investigation, including laboratory testing and witness interviews, before any definitive conclusions can be drawn.

Public health experts note that allegations involving food contamination require careful verification because of the potential health implications and the reputational damage such claims can cause.