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Health News of Friday, 29 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Abia State Government releases pictures of absconded COVID-19 patient

Emmanuel Ononiwu Emmanuel Ononiwu

The Abia State Government has released the pictures of one Emmanuel Ononiwu who is declared wanted for absconding after testing positive for COVID-19.

Ononiwu, a generator mechanic is said to have absconded prior to being moved into isolation.

Sharing on social media, the Abia State Government wrote: "Wanted Person: Emmanuel Ononiwu. These are file pictures of Emmanuel Ononiwu who was declared wanted by Abia State Government after he tested positive to COVID-19 and absconded from a holding center in Aba prior to being moved into isolation.

"He is a generator mechanic, uses a Mercedes V-Boot car, previously used a Mercedes 190 brand and is believed to be from Ikeduru LGA of Imo State but resident in Aba.

"If seen, please call 0700 2242 362 and do not approach him physically without adequate protection to avoid being infected with COVID-19. All enforcement units at the borders and security checkpoints are hereby notified to be on the lookout for him as there are indications he is planning to flee the state".