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Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has expressed disappointment over a fresh case of coronavirus involving a Policeman from Lagos who tested positive for the disease in the state.
In a series of tweets on Saturday, Akeredolu blamed the new COVID-19 case on the porosity of the state’s borders.
Describing the case as unique, the governor said the policeman was tested in Lagos but came to Ondo state while awaiting his results. Adding that the patient had been shuttling between Lagos and Ondo States after he tested positive for the virus.
Akeredolu tweeted: “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 results.
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. 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.
Meridian Spy had reported days ago that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum NGF reached an agreement to ban inter-state movement for two weeks in the country. It remains to be seen the implementation of the decision and the resultant effect in the fight against the pandemic.
