The Togolese government is urging caution following the recent discovery of a large number of dead fish in the Todman water retention basin in Lomé.
Health authorities were alerted on Saturday, May 3, 2025, and promptly responded to the scene to remove and incinerate the dead fish.
The Ministry of Health has announced that chemical and microbiological analyses are currently being conducted to determine the precise cause of the mass fish mortality.
While awaiting the results of these analyses, the public is strongly advised to refrain from consuming any fish suspected of being affected, due to potential health risks including vomiting, poisoning, colic, and other foodborne illnesses.
