Nigerian military donates two laboratories to support govt’s efforts on COVID-19

The Nigerian military has presented to health authorities two laboratories for testing of COVID-19 cases in the country.

The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in Abuja while giving updates on the preparedness of the armed forces to combat COVID-19 in Nigeria.

According to him, the laboratories were the Defence Reference Laboratory in Abuja and Nigerian Air Force Reference Laboratory in Lagos.

He said that the laboratories were to support the Federal Government’s efforts at tackling the pandemic.

He said: “The armed forces, hereby, encourages the general public to abide by the guidelines provided by the government on preventive measures against contracting the virus.

“Among is the instruction on lockdown given by the federal and various state governments.

“This will ensure that appropriate actions are taken by relevant agencies to identify and manage cases promptly to prevent community transmission.

“Therefore, the military reiterates that, the essence of the measure is for the good of Nigerians and other nationals residing in the country.

“Thus, all are kindly requested to cooperate with the security agencies to ensure that the lockdown is effective.”

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The defence spokesman assured that the armed forces would provide the necessary support to the police and other security agencies to checkmate activities of criminals looking to take advantage of citizens during the lockdown.

“Consequently, all criminally- minded individuals are hereby warned to desist from disturbing the peace of other citizens.

“Otherwise, they will be tackled appropriately in line with the principles of Internal Security Operations and Rules of Engagement to ensure the security of lives and property,” Enenche added.

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