May 28, 2020
By Ijendu Iheaka
Abia government Thursday declared one Mr Emmanuel Ononiwu wanted for refusing to submit himself for appropriate medial management and isolation after testing positive to COVID-19, as announced by NCDC.
This was contained in a press release signed and made available to newsmen in Aba on Thursday by the Abia Information Commissioner, Chief Okeiyi Kalu.
The commissioner noted that Ononiwu “escaped from a temporary holding facility in Aba prior to his being moved to an isolation center after being informed of his COVID-19 status”.
He said that all subsequent appeals made to him through his phone line, 08033484117, fell on deaf ears as he insisted that he would not turn himself in.
According to the commissioner, Ononiwu also switched off his phone and that of his spouse who he said is also required to be tested for the coronavirus.
“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 look out and to take him in as soon as he is found.
“All those who had contact with him in the past 14 days are strongly advised to call 0700 2242 362 and submit themselves for testing.
“We strongly advise all citizens and residents to be vigilant and take necessary measures to protect themselves”, he said.
He warned every resident of the state not to leave their houses without wearing face masks appropriately and to ensure they maintained social distancing at all times.
Kalu said that COVID-19 is real stressing that if people take responsibility as individuals, the state and Nigeria will win the battle against the virus.
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