NIGERIA RECORD FIRST DEATH FROM CORONAVIRUS
Engr.Suleiman Achimugu, 67 died as a result of coronavirus. The victim, Suleiman Achimugu, former managing director of the Petroleum Products Marketing Company (PPMC), died at 2am on Monday.
Mr.Abubakar Achimugu, a family member said the deceased had been buried according to Islamic rites.
”Our family is deeply saddened to inform you of the sudden death of our beloved Father, Uncle, Brother and friend. Engr.
Suleiman Achimugu (former Md of PPMC),” he said
”He died of #COVID19 on 22/03/2020 some days after he arrived Nigeria from the UK. He was in self isolation upon his return from the UK and personally called NCDC after experiencing some discomfort that are related to COVID19 symptoms.
”He tested positive and was promptly evacuated to the specialist hospital. He died while receiving treatment.
”We implore the general public to pray upon his soul and the recovery of infected persons .Your thoughts and prayers would be appreciated.
”Please maintain the public social distancing and restriction advice as we all walk through this very difficult time.
He has since been buried according to Islamic rites. May Allah SWA have mercy on him.”