Ute-Okpu and Idumuesah communities in Nigeria’s Delta State, have raised alarm over the outbreak of a ravaging mysterious sickness resulting in no fewer than 15 deaths so far.

But the Delta State Government said there is no cause for alarm as health authorities have dispatched epidemiologists into the communities to diagnose the disease and put control measures in place.

Expressing concern over the mysterious deaths in Ute Okpu and Idumesa communities, the State’s health authorities assured residents that the government would do everything possible to curb the disease.

Imoh Edet reports.