By our reporter| Abia state government on Thursday declared one Emmanuel Ononiwu, who tested positive for COVID-19, and ran away from the state isolation centre, wanted.
The state commissioner for information, John Okiyi Kalu, who who made the announcement confirmed that Ononiwu was said to have escaped from a temporary isolation facility after he was informed that he tested positive.
According to the commissioner, all efforts to reach the patient had proved abortive as he insisted that he would not present himself for isolation.
The commissioner said, “He escaped from a temporary holding facility in Aba prior to movement to an isolation center after being informed of his COVID-19 status.”
“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.
Abia currently has 10 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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