Abia state government has declared one Emmanuel Ononiwu, who
was said to have absconded after testing positive for COVID-19, wanted.
The announcement was made on Thursday by John Okiyi Kalu,
the commissioner for information.
Ononiwu was said to have escaped from a temporary isolation
facility after he was informed that he tested positive.
The government said all efforts to reach the patient had
proved abortive as he insisted that he would not present himself for isolation.
“He escaped from a temporary holding facility in Aba prior
to movement to an isolation center after being informed of his COVID-19
status,” Kalu said.
“All subsequent appeals made to him through his phone line,
08033484117, fell on deaf ears as he insisted that he will not turn himself in
and has gone ahead to switch off his line along with that of his spouse who is
also required to come in immediately for testing.
“His last tracked location was around Asa Triangle in Aba
South LGA. If seen anywhere, please report to the nearest security agency or
call 0700 2242 362, but do not approach him without full protection to avoid
infection.
“Enforcement teams all over the state are also advised to be
on the lookout and take him in as soon as he is found.”
All those who had contact with him in the past 14 days were
advised to call the state authorities in order to submit themselves for
testing.
“We strongly advise all citizens and residents to be
vigilant and take necessary measures to protect themselves,” he added.
As of May 27, 2020, Abia has recorded 10 COVID-19 cases.
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