Teenage boy dies after taking weight gain drug in Delta
A 15-year-old boy named Gift has died in Delta State after reportedly overdosing on dexamethasone tablets. According to the police, the drug was given to him by his friend, Destiny Akpofure, who believed it could help with weight gain. The boy fell ill days after ingesting the tablets and later died from complications. The police have warned against drug abuse and plan to prosecute those involved.
What happened
- Gift ingested multiple dexamethasone tablets, reportedly to gain weight.
- The drug was allegedly given to him by his friend, Destiny Akpofure, who had also taken some of the tablets.
- Gift fell sick days after taking the medication and died four days later from complications.
- He was told by his friend not to disclose the overdose but eventually revealed it when his condition worsened.
- The police have cautioned against drug abuse and stated that Akpofure will be prosecuted.
