Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
News Special Report

COVID 19 fear heightened in Jigawa as over 100 persons die mysteriously

Afnews Editor

May 05, 2020

Residents of Hadejia, in Jigawa State, have raised concern over what they called mysterious deaths within the area in recent time.

READ ALSO: Tinubu, Shettima Pass Vote Of Confidence On Adamu Led NWC

The Special assistant to the local government council chairman on media, Sani Kakabori confirmed the incident to reporters.

READ ALSO: Ofuji Ndị Igbo Sets 2026 Agenda, Promises Greater Community Engagement

He revealed that over one hundred people, mostly of old age, died within the last ten days.

READ ALSO: Why ICPC Is Prosecuting Mike Ozekhome Over a London Property Deal That Has Shaken Nigeria's Legal Circle | READ DETAILS

Meanwhile Jigawa State government has constituted a five-man committee to investigate the increasing number of deaths in the area.

READ ALSO: How a Catholic Priest Slumped and Died While Delivering Homily in Delta Church

The State Chairman, COVID 19 Task force, who is also the Commissioner of health, Dr Abba Zakari disclosed this to newsmen in Dutse, the State capital.

READ ALSO: Mother's Day: Abia Government Liaison Officer Honours Women, Says Mothers Shape Future Leaders

He said this followed a community report over the increasing number of deaths in the area.

READ ALSO: Contaminated Sprite Drink Is In Circulation - NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians | READ DETAILS

The Committee is chaired by Dr Mahmud Abdulwahab, with Shehu Mohd, Yusuf Hakimi, Shehu Sule, and representatives of the World Health Organization, WHO, as members.

READ ALSO: Bloodbath At Wedding: Bandits Kill 13, Abduct Many In Midnight Attack In Kaduna Community

Zakari noted that the committee is expected to submit their reports within three days and make recommendations for appropriate actions.

Related Stories

""

— Afnews Editor

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member