The police high command in Bayelsa State has expressed concern over the increasing number of minors involved in criminal activities in the state.
Briefing journalists in his office on Tuesday, the state commissioner of police, Mr. Amba Asuquo said the command arrested 66 minors in the Ekeki area of the state for alleged involvement in various forms of criminal activities.
“On 29/10/2017 at about 2030hrs, ASP Stephen Omolegie and a team of SARS Yenagoa raided Ekeki community and arrested 36 males and 30 females under aged persons who are between the age range of 14 and 17.
Tuesday 31 October 2017
Sunday 22 October 2017
Dickson traces poor performance of PDP as opposition party to unending internal crises
Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa on Sunday said that the People Democratic Party (PDP) has not played its expected role as an opposition party and traced the failure to provide credible opposition to numerous internal crises within the party.
Dickson who made the observation during a media chat with newsmen in Yenagoa said he remained optimistic that the PDP would bounce back to winning ways ahead the 2019 genwral elections.
The governor who headed the PDP reconciliation committee said there were internal forces within the party that were working against the emergence of a cohesive and strong PDP.
Saturday 21 October 2017
Immunisation rumours: Bayelsa Govt. endores Operation Crocodile Smile II, Army free medical service
The Bayelsa government on Saturday threw its weight behind the ongoing military training operation and its community relatiins components including free medical care by the Nigerian Army in the Niger Delta christened 'Operation Crocodile Smile II' amidst rumours that the military was forcing a lethal vacine on the South.
Gov Seriake Dickson called on the people of the state to discountenance the rumour making the rounds that, the Nigerian Army authorities are carrying out a medical outreach to endanger the health and safety of the people.
Dickson made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo made available in Yenagoa.
Gov Seriake Dickson called on the people of the state to discountenance the rumour making the rounds that, the Nigerian Army authorities are carrying out a medical outreach to endanger the health and safety of the people.
Dickson made the call in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Francis Ottah Agbo made available in Yenagoa.
Monday 16 October 2017
WHO confirms outbreak of Monkey pox in Bayelsa as victim commits sucide at quarantine centre
WHO confirms outbreak of Monkey pox in Bayelsa as victim commits sucide at quarantine centre
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reference labouratory in Dakar, Senegal has confirmed that the viral disease that broke out in Bayelsa was caused by monkey pox virus, Sahara Reporters learnt.
Blood samples from the first 13 suspected victims were dispatched to the WHO facility three weeks ago for a confirmatory test following clinical diagnosis of monkey pox by medical doctors in Bayelsa and officials of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reference labouratory in Dakar, Senegal has confirmed that the viral disease that broke out in Bayelsa was caused by monkey pox virus, Sahara Reporters learnt.
Blood samples from the first 13 suspected victims were dispatched to the WHO facility three weeks ago for a confirmatory test following clinical diagnosis of monkey pox by medical doctors in Bayelsa and officials of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control.
Sunday 15 October 2017
Sagbama-Ekeremor road, a dream come true for Bayelsa coastal communities- Commisioner
Sagbama-Ekeremor road, a dream come true for Bayelsa coastal communities- Commisioner
Dr Agatha Goma, Bayelsa Commissioner for Local Government Administration on Sunday applauded Gov. Seriake Dickson for the pace of work at the 48 kilometer Sagbama-Ekeremor road project.
Goma, who accompained Dickson on the road project inspection told newsmen at Aliebiri, Ekeremor Local Government Area that that driving to Ekeremor was historic as the area was hitherto accessible only by boat.
She described the governor who initiated the ambitious project a consummate leader whose achievements have opened the coastal settlements to the world by road.
She noted that the progeess so far made on the ongoing Sagbama Ekeremor Section of the Bayelsa East Senatorial Road reaching Aleibiri in Ekeremor LGA will ended suffering of residents who endured risky six hours boat ride to the state capital.
Dr. Goma said the commitment of the governor to the completion of the road which will terminate at Agge, proposed site for a deep sea port has projected Dickson as a man who has his eyes on history.
The commissioner said the Bayelsa West Road which had remained on engineers’ drawing board for more than fifty years has been made a reality by the governor whose mantra of infrastructure is already transforming the landscape of the state.
She noted that Dickson's has by massive investment on infrastructed like the Sagbam-Ekeremor road shown that he is a true Ijaw patriot whose legacies will remain a reference point for generations to come.
“The Bayelsa West Road is a lifelong aspiration of every true Ijaw man. For more than half a century, we have prayed and desired for this road. His Excellency is indeed a visionary actualizer of dreams. He has made our dream come true” Goma said.
According to her, road is a key to accelerated development, hence it will open up that section of the state to socio-economic advancement and promote security.
She called on the people of the state to continue to cooperate with the Dickson led government to ensure the holistic development of the state.
Dr Agatha Goma, Bayelsa Commissioner for Local Government Administration on Sunday applauded Gov. Seriake Dickson for the pace of work at the 48 kilometer Sagbama-Ekeremor road project.
Goma, who accompained Dickson on the road project inspection told newsmen at Aliebiri, Ekeremor Local Government Area that that driving to Ekeremor was historic as the area was hitherto accessible only by boat.
She described the governor who initiated the ambitious project a consummate leader whose achievements have opened the coastal settlements to the world by road.
She noted that the progeess so far made on the ongoing Sagbama Ekeremor Section of the Bayelsa East Senatorial Road reaching Aleibiri in Ekeremor LGA will ended suffering of residents who endured risky six hours boat ride to the state capital.
Dr. Goma said the commitment of the governor to the completion of the road which will terminate at Agge, proposed site for a deep sea port has projected Dickson as a man who has his eyes on history.
The commissioner said the Bayelsa West Road which had remained on engineers’ drawing board for more than fifty years has been made a reality by the governor whose mantra of infrastructure is already transforming the landscape of the state.
She noted that Dickson's has by massive investment on infrastructed like the Sagbam-Ekeremor road shown that he is a true Ijaw patriot whose legacies will remain a reference point for generations to come.
“The Bayelsa West Road is a lifelong aspiration of every true Ijaw man. For more than half a century, we have prayed and desired for this road. His Excellency is indeed a visionary actualizer of dreams. He has made our dream come true” Goma said.
According to her, road is a key to accelerated development, hence it will open up that section of the state to socio-economic advancement and promote security.
She called on the people of the state to continue to cooperate with the Dickson led government to ensure the holistic development of the state.
Saturday 14 October 2017
Operation Crocodile Smile II : Army not involved in any immunisationallays fears, urges Niger Delta people not to panic
Nigerian Army on Saturday allayed fears of the Niger Delta on the ongoing Operation Crocodile Smile II in Bayelsa says that the exercise was concieved to ward off criminals and protect the citizenry.
The new Army Brigade stationed in Yenagoa explained that the operation was to increase the combat readiness of the troops and increase their efficiency in the region.
The Commander, 16 Brigade Nigerian Army, Yenagoa, Brig.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, said the Army began the operation with environmental sanitation and donation of medical equipment and drugs to hospitals.
Aligbe disabused the minds of the people about insinuations and suspicions that greeted the operation, saying there was no cause for alarm.
The new Army Brigade stationed in Yenagoa explained that the operation was to increase the combat readiness of the troops and increase their efficiency in the region.
The Commander, 16 Brigade Nigerian Army, Yenagoa, Brig.-Gen. Kevin Aligbe, said the Army began the operation with environmental sanitation and donation of medical equipment and drugs to hospitals.
Aligbe disabused the minds of the people about insinuations and suspicions that greeted the operation, saying there was no cause for alarm.
Friday 13 October 2017
Bayelsa Govt outlaws immunisation in schools as immunisation rumours shut schools
The Bayelsa government on Friday outlawed immunisation and health activities in schools following panic caused by false alarm raised over purported death of two pupils at St Judes Secondary School after recieving monkey pox immunisation.
Rumours of purported monkey pox immunisation mishap had compelled parents to withdraw their wards from schools on Wednesday and continued on Friday.
Health Minister Prof. Isaac Adewole had said that there was no vacine for the contagious monkey pox virus which broke out three weeks ago in Bayelsa.
Rumours of purported monkey pox immunisation mishap had compelled parents to withdraw their wards from schools on Wednesday and continued on Friday.
Health Minister Prof. Isaac Adewole had said that there was no vacine for the contagious monkey pox virus which broke out three weeks ago in Bayelsa.
Wednesday 11 October 2017
NDLEA arrests 38 suspected drug traffickers with 29.7 kg of hard drugs in Bayelsa in September
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a total of 38 drug suspects in the state in the month of September, 2017.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
NDLEA arrests 38 suspected drug traffickers with 29.7 kg of hard drugs in Bayelsa in September
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a total of 38 drug suspects in the state in the month of September, 2017.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
NDLEA arrests 38 suspected drug traffickers with 29.7 kg of hard drugs in Bayelsa in September
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a total of 38 drug suspects in the state in the month of September, 2017.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
NDLEA arrests 38 suspected drug traffickers with 29.7 kg of hard drugs in Bayelsa in September
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Bayelsa Command on Wednesday said it has arrested a total of 38 drug suspects in the state in the month of September, 2017.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
The command said among the 38 arrested suspects includes 26 male adults and 12 female offenders
In a statement signed by the Principal Staff Officer and Superintendent of Narcotics,Mr Osakwe Ikenna , the Command said a total of 29.751 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized from the suspects which comprises of cannabis, sativa, psychotropic substances, heroin and cocaine.
Human Trafficiking: Bayelsa is source, transit and destination say NAPTIP DG
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Wednesday said Bayelsa people were facing acute challenges posed by menace of human trafficking as a source of supply to the traffickers.
The agency however said it is seeking patnership with the Bayelsa government to reduce the high rate of human trafficking in the state.
Mrs Julie Okar-Donli, Director-General of NAPTIP said that the collaboration was crucial because Bayelsa was a source, transit and destination points for human trafficking.
The agency however said it is seeking patnership with the Bayelsa government to reduce the high rate of human trafficking in the state.
Mrs Julie Okar-Donli, Director-General of NAPTIP said that the collaboration was crucial because Bayelsa was a source, transit and destination points for human trafficking.
Army Brigade in solicits support for 'Operation Crocodile Smile II in Niger Delta
The 16 Brigade, Nigerian Army in Bayelsa has urged residents to support its ongoing Army Training Directive for the year 2017 codenamed Operation Crocodile Smiles II.
Spokesman for the Brigade Capt. Danjuma Danjuma who made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday said troops commenced operations Crocodile Smile II on the October 7, and expected to last till October 28, 2017.
"The Operations commenced with a confidence building patrol by a joint team of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.
"The patrol highlighted the operational capabilities of troops and other security agencies in a multi-facetted environment.
Spokesman for the Brigade Capt. Danjuma Danjuma who made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday said troops commenced operations Crocodile Smile II on the October 7, and expected to last till October 28, 2017.
"The Operations commenced with a confidence building patrol by a joint team of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.
"The patrol highlighted the operational capabilities of troops and other security agencies in a multi-facetted environment.
MonkeyPox: 7 out of 13 patients recover in Bayelsa
Seven out of the 13 patients infected with 'MonkeyPox' viral disease in Bayelsa have recovered fully and discharged from the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH), Okolobiri where they were isolated.
The contagious disease broke out three weeks ago in Agbura area of Yenagoa in Bayelsa following reports that a family killed and ate monkey meat and subsequently presented symptoms of monkeypox.
The Bayelsa government subsequently advised residents to avoid eating bushment to curtail the spread of the disease from animals to humans.
The contagious disease broke out three weeks ago in Agbura area of Yenagoa in Bayelsa following reports that a family killed and ate monkey meat and subsequently presented symptoms of monkeypox.
The Bayelsa government subsequently advised residents to avoid eating bushment to curtail the spread of the disease from animals to humans.
Tuesday 10 October 2017
Alamieyeseigha Memorial Lecture: Don decries commercialization of resource control
Prof. Benjamin Okaba of the Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa has expressed dismay over the commercialization of the struggle for resource control in the Niger Delta by present day activists.
He said that it was regrettable that people who masquarade as Ijaw activists were engaged in the act for selfish commercial interests using the ijaw cause to attract personal commercial patronage.
Okaba spoke on Tuesday in Yenagoa at the Inaugural Annual Memorial Public Lecture in honor of the first civilian Governor of Bayelsa, Late Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha.
The lecture was organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bayelsa State Council with the theme: “True Federalism, Panacea for Sustainable Development”.
The don contended that if the struggle for resource control must continue and achieve result it must return to the days of Late Isaac Adaka Boro and others who sacrificed their lives for the struggle.
He stressed that devolution of power; resource control and true federalism is the key to sustainable development in Nigeria.
He insisted that until the imperfection in the Nigerian system is addressed, we shall continue to have problems as a nation which he said could assume more dangerous dimension until some part of the country is no longer treated as a slave to another.
Okaba who is the pioneer Director of the Institute of Foundation Studies at the Federal University Otuoke said it is not justifiable anywhere for the state to produce the wealth for the federal government.
"Sharing revenues that accrued from the states to the states at the end of every month in the name of federal allocations is cumbersome and percieved in some quarters as exploitative.
"These are the injustice that must be corrected if the nation must move forward, asking for resource control does not mean they are taking everything away.
"It is simply to,0 let every region control what they have and pay percentage to the central government which is the ideal thing to do in normal society where true federalism is being practiced", he said.
According to him, development is not just about infrastructure and money but also the development of the people which late Alamieyeseigha believed so much in.
He noted that the former governor fondly reffered to as 'Governor General of the Ijaw Nation developed peoples mind by creating a new consciousness in them.
"He also believed that the mindset of the people must be restructured if the Niger Delta must succeed in its agitation for self determination.
"Now that nations of the world are moving away from oil, the Niger Delta leaders should also look beyond oil and plan something on ground that will sustain the region in the future" the lecturer said.
Speaking earlier, the chairman of the occasion, Ambassador Godknows Igali said Alamieyeseigha was one of the greatest Ijaw leaders who cammanded the respect and love of the people.
According to him, most of the heroes produced in Ijawland do not have much impact on the people like late DSP.
“He gives directions to the people, courage, a man of visionary leadership, full of humility and with the fear of God. He played the politics of no bitterness and held no grudges against anybody.
"We will keep on celebrating him", he said
The former senator representing Nembe/Brass/Ogbia federal constituency, Senator Nimi Bariagha Amange, who x-rayed the life and times of late DSP. Alamieyeseigha, described him as a true Ijaw man .
He said Alamieyeseigha believed in the wellbeing of his people, a man who never holds grudges against anybody and very free with people across Niger Delta and beyond.
The royal father of the day, king Okpoitari Diongoli, described him as a dogged fighter, firm believer of resource control, and the emancipation of Ijaw Nation.
In his welcoming address, the chairman of Nigeria Union of journalists Bayelsa state council, Mr. John Angese, said the late icon laid a good legacy for the people to emulate.
He noted that the NUJ secretariat was conceived and built by him.
He described late Alamieyeseigha as a lover of the media and his contribution to journalism profession will remain in the annals of history.
He said the Bayelsa NUJ council decided to immortalise and honour Alamieyeseigha with this annual public lecture to keep his memory alive.
In attendance were the children and family members of the late Ijaw leader, media practitioners, traditional rulers, friends and other dignitaries across the country.
He said that it was regrettable that people who masquarade as Ijaw activists were engaged in the act for selfish commercial interests using the ijaw cause to attract personal commercial patronage.
Okaba spoke on Tuesday in Yenagoa at the Inaugural Annual Memorial Public Lecture in honor of the first civilian Governor of Bayelsa, Late Chief Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha.
The lecture was organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Bayelsa State Council with the theme: “True Federalism, Panacea for Sustainable Development”.
The don contended that if the struggle for resource control must continue and achieve result it must return to the days of Late Isaac Adaka Boro and others who sacrificed their lives for the struggle.
He stressed that devolution of power; resource control and true federalism is the key to sustainable development in Nigeria.
He insisted that until the imperfection in the Nigerian system is addressed, we shall continue to have problems as a nation which he said could assume more dangerous dimension until some part of the country is no longer treated as a slave to another.
Okaba who is the pioneer Director of the Institute of Foundation Studies at the Federal University Otuoke said it is not justifiable anywhere for the state to produce the wealth for the federal government.
"Sharing revenues that accrued from the states to the states at the end of every month in the name of federal allocations is cumbersome and percieved in some quarters as exploitative.
"These are the injustice that must be corrected if the nation must move forward, asking for resource control does not mean they are taking everything away.
"It is simply to,0 let every region control what they have and pay percentage to the central government which is the ideal thing to do in normal society where true federalism is being practiced", he said.
According to him, development is not just about infrastructure and money but also the development of the people which late Alamieyeseigha believed so much in.
He noted that the former governor fondly reffered to as 'Governor General of the Ijaw Nation developed peoples mind by creating a new consciousness in them.
"He also believed that the mindset of the people must be restructured if the Niger Delta must succeed in its agitation for self determination.
"Now that nations of the world are moving away from oil, the Niger Delta leaders should also look beyond oil and plan something on ground that will sustain the region in the future" the lecturer said.
Speaking earlier, the chairman of the occasion, Ambassador Godknows Igali said Alamieyeseigha was one of the greatest Ijaw leaders who cammanded the respect and love of the people.
According to him, most of the heroes produced in Ijawland do not have much impact on the people like late DSP.
“He gives directions to the people, courage, a man of visionary leadership, full of humility and with the fear of God. He played the politics of no bitterness and held no grudges against anybody.
"We will keep on celebrating him", he said
The former senator representing Nembe/Brass/Ogbia federal constituency, Senator Nimi Bariagha Amange, who x-rayed the life and times of late DSP. Alamieyeseigha, described him as a true Ijaw man .
He said Alamieyeseigha believed in the wellbeing of his people, a man who never holds grudges against anybody and very free with people across Niger Delta and beyond.
The royal father of the day, king Okpoitari Diongoli, described him as a dogged fighter, firm believer of resource control, and the emancipation of Ijaw Nation.
In his welcoming address, the chairman of Nigeria Union of journalists Bayelsa state council, Mr. John Angese, said the late icon laid a good legacy for the people to emulate.
He noted that the NUJ secretariat was conceived and built by him.
He described late Alamieyeseigha as a lover of the media and his contribution to journalism profession will remain in the annals of history.
He said the Bayelsa NUJ council decided to immortalise and honour Alamieyeseigha with this annual public lecture to keep his memory alive.
In attendance were the children and family members of the late Ijaw leader, media practitioners, traditional rulers, friends and other dignitaries across the country.
Sunday 8 October 2017
Monkeypox Disease: Bushmeat consumers in Bayelsa remain adamant defy warning insist bushmeat is safe
Consumers of bushmeat in Bayelsa said on Sunday that they are not perturbed by the outbreak of monkeypox a viral disease transmitted from wild animals to humans which was reported a forthnight ago and has infected at least 13 people.
It will be recalled that Prof Ebitimitula Etebu, Bayelsa Commisioner of Health in Bayelsa had on Friday announced that the number of reported cases at the isolation centre created to care for the victims has risen fro 11 to 13.
River Commisioner of Health Prof. Princewill Chike had at the weekend confirmed that the disease which was reported a forthnight ago in Bayelsa has spread to neighbouring Rivers with three cases so far reported.
Monkeypox: Bayelsa Govt steps up sensitization, advocacy campaign
Determined to curb the spread of the monkeypox viral disease, the Bayelsa government on Sunday said it has intensified its efforts especially in the area of public enlightenment and civic engagement.
The government urged residents of the state to report all suspected cases of the disease by calling the following toll free hotlines, 08066987752 and 08035474676 to reach the rapid response team of health ministry.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson who disclosed this in a statement said the sensitization campaign mounted on radio is with translations in all the local dialects in the state will be aggressively sustained.
The government urged residents of the state to report all suspected cases of the disease by calling the following toll free hotlines, 08066987752 and 08035474676 to reach the rapid response team of health ministry.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson who disclosed this in a statement said the sensitization campaign mounted on radio is with translations in all the local dialects in the state will be aggressively sustained.
Saturday 7 October 2017
Monkeypox spreads to Rivers as cases in Bayelsa rise to 13
The monkeypox diseases has spread to Rivers with three cases already recieving treatment at government hosoitals in Port Harcourt, River Commisioner of Health has confirmed.
The number of patients reported to be recieving treatment for the communicable monkeypox which broke out in Yenagoa Bayelsa capital has risen from 11 to 13, as the state government says there is no cause for alarm.
The 13 patients including a medical doctor and a 17 year old boy suspected to be infected with the monkeypox virus isolated at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH) Okolobiri in Bayelsa are responding to treatment and are at various stages of recovery.
The number of patients reported to be recieving treatment for the communicable monkeypox which broke out in Yenagoa Bayelsa capital has risen from 11 to 13, as the state government says there is no cause for alarm.
The 13 patients including a medical doctor and a 17 year old boy suspected to be infected with the monkeypox virus isolated at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH) Okolobiri in Bayelsa are responding to treatment and are at various stages of recovery.
Monkeypox” virus: Bayelsa people restrain from handshakes, hugs
Sequel to the outbreak of monkeypox viral diseases in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital which has so far infected 11 people including a medical doctor, residents are avoiding handshakes and bodily contact in public places.
The development followed the advice by the Health Commisioner of Health Prof Ebitimitula Etebu to members of the public to wash hands frequently and maintain higher levels of personal hygiene to curtail spread of the disease.
Etebu had allayed fears of possible epidemic following the outbreak of the contagious viral disease, assuring that the state government was on top of the situation.
The development followed the advice by the Health Commisioner of Health Prof Ebitimitula Etebu to members of the public to wash hands frequently and maintain higher levels of personal hygiene to curtail spread of the disease.
Etebu had allayed fears of possible epidemic following the outbreak of the contagious viral disease, assuring that the state government was on top of the situation.
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