Coronavirus: Kogi’s index case discharged from Abuja Isolation Centre

Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Ejibunu who allegedly tested positive to COVID-19 as reported by the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) has been discharged from the Isolation Centre in Abuja.

The controversial index case of the dreaded coronavirus, who is the Chief Imam of Kabba, Kabba-Bunu LGA of Kogi State has been discharged from the National Hospital, Abuja and he is now Hale and hearty.

SavidNews understand Sheikh Ejibunu was discharged on Friday evening at about 4 pm and he is now in preparation to be brought to Kabba his home town to reunite with his family members.

Confirming his release on Sunday morning, one of the family members who did not want his name in print confirmed that the Chief Imam is now taking his rest with a family member in Gwagwalada.

It will be recalled that Ejibunu was moved from the Federal Medical Centre Lokoja to the National hospital two weeks ago where he was diagnosed and confirmed by the NCDC to be positive with the virus.

However, the state government immediately rebuffed the claim saying NCDC did not carry along the state ministry of health on the series of tests conducted on the victim and therefore reiterated that the state was Covid-19 free.

Another source said the family had been in celebration mood since his discharge and has expressed the family’s appreciation to the NCDC officials and Nigerians who have been praying for the quick recovery of the Chief Imam and also thankful to the State Government for its support during this period.

As it stands, Kogi now has only two active cases, with the recovery of the index case.