Police officer dies as a result of COVID-19 complications in Ogun

An officer of the Nigeria Police Force has died after suffering complications as a result of the deadly coronavirus in a facility in Ogun State on Friday.

The officer's death was confirmed by the authorities of the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, according to The Punch.

Confirming the death on Sunday morning, the Head of Public Relations at FMC, Segun Orisajo, said that the officer’s COVID-19 test result returned positive on Sunday morning.

He died three days ago in the General Outpatients Department at the FMC, he added.

“His body is being prepared for release to his family for burial in strict compliance with World Health Organisations guidelines.

“All staff who came in contact with the deceased are currently on self-isolation,” Orisajo said in a statement.

Orisajo had on Saturday night confirmed three new cases involving two staff of the hospital – a nurse and administrative staff, as well as another patient.

Punch