Abia State Government has released the face one Emmanuel Ononiwu who allegedly ran away after he contracted the novel coronavirus.
The government took to its official Facebook page to make the announcemen urging the public to notifiy them if they discover the patiet.
|Wanted Person: Emmanuel Ononiwu These are file pictures of Emmanuel Ononiwu who was declared wanted by Abia State Government after he tested positive to COVID-19 and absconded from a holding centre in Aba prior to being moved into isolation,” the wrote.
“He is a generator mechanic, uses a Mercedes V-Boot car, previously used a Mercedes 190 brand and is believed to be from Ikeduru LGA of Imo State but resident in Aba.
“If seen, please call 0700 2242 362 and do not approach him physically without adequate protection to avoid being infected with COVID-19.
“All enforcement units at the borders and security checkpoints are hereby notified to be on the lookout for him as there are indications he is planning to flee the state,” the message added.
The government was forced to release his photos after urging him to return but to no avail.