Gov Akeredolu bemoans interstate movement of police officer who tested positive for COVID-19

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, Saturday confirmed another case of COVID-19 in the state.

Akeredolu, who disclosed this on his Twitter handle, said the new case was a police officer who was tested in Lagos but came to the state.

He said: “Earlier today, I got news of another positive case of #COVID19 admitted to our facility in Akure.

“The case of this individual who is a police officer is unique. He was tested in Lagos but came to Ondo State while awaiting his result.

“Upon receiving a positive result, he claimed to have returned back to Lagos. According to him, he waited a few days in Lagos to be picked up. When this failed, he panicked and rushed back to Akure for treatment.

“While we appreciate the confidence reposed in our facilities, we do find it most reckless on the part of the officer of the Law to risk the lives of others.

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“I am most disappointed in the level of porosity of the entry points to the state. The police officer should know better. I have contacted the commissioner of police to double up on securing our entry points.”

With this development, Ondo State currently has four confirmed cases of coronavirus.

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