The Chairman of the Niger State Task Force on COVID-19, Ahmed Matane, has confirmed that 27 persons have been quarantined in the state after a man suspected to have been infected with coronavirus arrived Mashegu Local Government Area from Lagos.
Matane, who is also the Secretary to the State Government of Niger, said that residents of Makira village in the local government raised alarm on Monday when they noticed the man who was exhibiting signs of COVID-19.
According to him, the Task Force quickly swung into action by trailing the man, stressing that the suspect tried to escape through a market in the area using a Canter van.
The van was said to be carrying 26 other passengers.
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Speaking further, the SSG explained that the Task Force in collaboration with security agents were able to trail the van and got it impounded.
He noted that the passengers had to be quarantined alongside the key suspect because they had come in contact with him.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Mohammed Makusidi said samples have been collected from them and taken to Abuja for testing.
He said while in quarantine at the newly established Quarantine Centre in Minna, the state government would ensure they are well taken care of, including being properly fed.
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