News just coming in now is that one of the son’s of the former presidential candidate under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Alahaji Atiku Abubakar has tested positive to the deadly Coronavirus.
Atiku Abubakar himself made the announcement late yesterday night via his Twitter handle.
He said: “My son has tested positive to Coronavirus. The NCDC has been duly informed and he has been moved to the Gwagalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management. I will appreciate it if you have him in your prayers. Stay safe, Coronavirus is real.”
See a screenshot of his Tweet:
Nigeria’s cases of coronavirus has risen to 30 after the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed three new cases.
“Three new cases of #COVID19 have been confirmed in Lagos, Nigeria,” NCDC said on Sunday afternoon.
“2 cases are returning travelers and 1 is a contact of a confirmed case.”
More details later…