A woman has recounted an alleged incident in which a Nigerian woman who had recently given birth and her mother reportedly died in the United Kingdom after consuming a meal prepared with Aju Mbaise, a traditional herb commonly used in some postpartum care practices.

According to the woman, the older woman had travelled from Nigeria to the UK to support her daughter after childbirth as part of Omugwo, a traditional period during which a new mother receives care and assistance from her mother or other relatives.

The narrator claimed that the incident occurred shortly after the new mother was discharged from hospital. She alleged that her mother prepared a meal containing Aju Mbaise for her daughter, who later complained of severe stomach pain.

An ambulance was reportedly called, and the new mother was taken to hospital for treatment.

The woman further alleged that the new mother’s husband became suspicious and accused his mother-in-law of deliberately poisoning his wife. According to the account, he challenged the older woman to eat the same herb she had prepared for her daughter to demonstrate that it was safe.

The narrator claimed that the older woman ate the meal but subsequently developed similar stomach pains and was also taken to hospital. She alleged that both women later died.

The account further claimed that a millipede was discovered among the herbs when the family examined the food after the incident. However, no medical findings or toxicological results were provided to establish whether the herb was contaminated or whether the alleged contamination caused the reported deaths.

The account has circulated online, but the claims have not been independently verified. No specific hospital, police force, date of the incident or UK health authority was identified in the narration. It is therefore unclear whether the reported deaths occurred as described or what caused them.

The incident has prompted a warning from the narrator to people who use Aju Mbaise as part of postpartum care. She advised users to inspect the herbs carefully before cooking, particularly when they are purchased in dried bundles or transported from Nigeria.

Aju Mbaise is used in some traditional practices associated with recovery after childbirth, but the reported incident does not establish that the herb itself caused the alleged deaths. Any link between the food, possible contamination and the reported outcome would require confirmation through appropriate medical and investigative findings.

The account also serves as a reminder that severe abdominal pain or other sudden symptoms after eating require prompt medical assessment. Suspected food contamination should be reported to the relevant health authorities rather than investigated through potentially dangerous tests at home.

Women recovering after childbirth should consult qualified healthcare professionals about their nutritional needs and the safety of herbs or traditional preparations they intend to consume. Traditional practices may hold cultural significance, but their ingredients, preparation and potential health risks should be considered carefully.