Covid-19: 18 Generals test positive, SGF, wife Go Into Isolation

By Olamilekan Alani

EIGHTEEN top military officers have tested positive for COVID-19, one of the national television  reported last night.

The report came as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 Control, Boss Mustapha, announced that he and his wife Olu have gone into isolation.

The infected military officers – Generals all – were said to have had contact with the late Maj.-Gen. Olu Irefin, who died from COVID-19 complications last week.

In a statement he personally signed, the SGF disclosed that self-isolation became necessary for himself and his wife because some members of his household had tested positive for COVID-19.

According to him, himself and his wife had taken the COVID-19 test immediately it was discovered that members of his family, who had been infected with the virus.

Mustapha urged all Nigerians to take caution and stay safe, noting that the COVID-19 scourge had become even more potent and dangerous.

He said: “I would like to inform the general public that some members of my household tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday evening.

“Although they are currently asymptomatic, they have been isolated and are receiving care in one of the government treatment centres.

“My wife and I tested negative, but will remain in self-isolation and work from home according to protocols by the health authorities.