Over 100 persons hit by mysterious deaths in Jigawa

Over 100 persons hit by mysterious deaths in Jigawa

There is anxiety in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State, following the mysterious death of over 100 persons. The victims were suspected to h

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There is anxiety in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State, following the mysterious death of over 100 persons. The victims were suspected to have died from complications related to COVID-19.

Special Adviser to Hadejia Local Government Council Chairman on Media, Sani Kakabori, who disclosed this, said an average of 10 persons, mainly above the age of 50, died daily in the last 10 days. He said the state government has established a five-man committee to investigate causes of the deaths and recommend appropriate actions.

Chairman of COVID-19 task force, who is also the Commissioner for Health, Dr Abba Zakari, pointed out that the committee was expected to submit its report within three days.