- 15-Year-Old Reportedly Dies After Taking Dexamethasone for Weight Gain
- Police Warn Against Drug Abuse
- Edafe explained that the boy fell ill days after taking the drug and later died from complications arising from the overdose
A 15-year-old boy identified as Gift has died from suspected complications linked to a drug overdose, reportedly taken in a bid to gain weight.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident was confirmed by the Delta State Police Command spokesperson, Bright Edafe, who shared details in an interrogation video posted on X.
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According to him, the teenager ingested multiple tablets of Dexamethasone, a medication he allegedly received from a friend, Destiny Akpofure, who claimed it could help increase appetite and body weight.
Edafe explained that the boy fell ill days after taking the drug and later died from complications arising from the overdose.
He noted that the friend who supplied the tablets had advised the victim not to disclose what he had taken, a move that may have delayed medical intervention.
Recounting the incident, the suspect said he had obtained the drug from another acquaintance at a party after asking for something that could help him gain weight. He admitted taking a few tablets himself before handing them over to the deceased.
According to his account, Gift initially said he would not take the drug but later ingested several tablets at once.
The police said the victim eventually revealed what he had taken when his condition worsened days later, but it was too late to save him.
Edafe described the incident as tragic and warned against the misuse of medications, stressing the dangers of taking drugs without proper medical guidance.
He added that the suspect would be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The case has once again highlighted growing concerns around drug misuse among young people and the need for increased awareness on the risks of self-medication.
