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TOUCHING! Bauchi Gov, Bala Mohammed gives insight into what he through while fighting COVID-19

Afnews Editor

Apr 12, 2020

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The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has said he went through hell during his three-week stay in isolation.

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Mohammed is one of the Nigerian governors that tested positive for Coronavirus.

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However, his second test came back negative.

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Speaking with journalists at Bauchi Government House, he spoke about his experience in isolation.

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"This disease that I was infected with is a terrible experience. I went through hell while in isolation for treatment. I felt like I was alone but the love, affection and prayers shown to me by the people of Bauchi State really kept me going.

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"I thank Allah that I have now been freed from the virus. I am sorry for the inconvenience it might have caused to anybody in Bauchi and Nigeria. It has never been my wishes to be infected,ÔÇØ he said.

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Mohammed also thanked everyone who prayed for him during the period.

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As of Sunday afternoon, there were six confirmed cases in Bauchi.

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It remains one of the lowest numbers in Nigeria.

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