Energy drink kills man in Enugu State

It has been confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Command, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu that one man identified as Elijah Nwankwo,who hails from Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has allegedly died after drinking eight cans of an Energy drink, following a bet with a friend.According to Punch .

The police PRO explained that the deceased Elijah Nwankwo yesterday Thursday had a bet with his friend Chikwado Nchionu, to be able to drink  and finish eight cans of the energy drink simultaneously,and that upon completion he will take the billed N1,600.But luck ran out of him that immediately after finishing the last can being the eight can of the energy drink, Nwankwo became weak and subsequently went into a coma.He was then rushed to the Mother of Christ Hospital, Enugu, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.