Friday, 17 April 2020

COVID-19: Abia declares Vincent Prosper, a suspected COVID-19 case wanted

April 17, 2020

By Ijendu Iheaka

 In an attempt to track what might turn out to Abia’s index coronavirus case, the state government on Friday declared one Vincent Prosper suspected of having contacted the disease wanted.

The declaration was contained in a public announcement sent to social media platforms and signed by the state Commissioner for Information, Chief Okeiyi Kalu.

Kalu said that Prosper, suspected to have contacted the disease from a neighbouring state before sneaking into Abia had since his entrance gone underground.

Kalu who is also the Secretary to the Abia State Inter-Ministerial Committee on COVID-19 said the man was wanted by the Ministry of Health, Abia State in conjunction with his committee.

He said that Prosper was last seen around 153, Azikiwe Road, in Aba, the commercial hub of the state.

He requested anyone with useful information on Prosper’s whereabouts to call 0700 2242 362 or contact the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Osuji.

He also enjoined anyone who had had contact with Prosper to immediately contact the Abia COVID-19 Care Centre number above.

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