Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, the new emir of Kano, said
the mass deaths recorded in Kano State was not as a result of the deadly coronavirus
(COVID-19).
the mass deaths recorded in Kano State was not as a result of the deadly coronavirus
(COVID-19).
Recent news reports that over 600 people have been
reported to have died in Kano in the past one week, with the state commissioner
for information, Muhammad Garba, saying in a statement on Sunday that the
government is putting measures in place to keep all residents safe.
reported to have died in Kano in the past one week, with the state commissioner
for information, Muhammad Garba, saying in a statement on Sunday that the
government is putting measures in place to keep all residents safe.
The commissioner said the Kano state government
has been commended from within and outside the state over the proactive
measures it took to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the northern
state.
has been commended from within and outside the state over the proactive
measures it took to check the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the northern
state.
“This explains why Kano, apart from being the most
populace state, did not record a case of the pandemic until lately. Though we
agree that the situation on hand currently is serious, we are not resting on
our oars in taking appropriate measures to ensure that the good people of Kano
state, and indeed, residents in the state protect themselves from the novel
COVID-19 pandemic,” the commissioner said.
populace state, did not record a case of the pandemic until lately. Though we
agree that the situation on hand currently is serious, we are not resting on
our oars in taking appropriate measures to ensure that the good people of Kano
state, and indeed, residents in the state protect themselves from the novel
COVID-19 pandemic,” the commissioner said.
Reacting, a statement he personally signed, the
Emir advised Kano State residents to adhere to all medical advice.
Emir advised Kano State residents to adhere to all medical advice.
“We have been informed by the ministry that the
deaths were not as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
deaths were not as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
“This report is really important, the report has
further confirmed to us that COVID-19 is real and that as of today about 73
people have tested positive for the pandemic.
further confirmed to us that COVID-19 is real and that as of today about 73
people have tested positive for the pandemic.
“My people, with regards to this situation, it has
become necessary for us to remind you of the need to follow all the necessary
medical advice,” he said.
become necessary for us to remind you of the need to follow all the necessary
medical advice,” he said.
Emir Ado Bayero also urged Kano residents to stay
indoors and stay away from crowded places.
indoors and stay away from crowded places.
He concluded his statement by advising the people
of Kano look after their children and make sure they do not continue to play
football on the streets, once you notice any symptoms please do not hesitate to
report such to medical experts.
of Kano look after their children and make sure they do not continue to play
football on the streets, once you notice any symptoms please do not hesitate to
report such to medical experts.
