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15.12.20

Fear grips Nigeria Army as 26 generals and other Senior Officers test positive to COVID-19




The Nigerian Army on Monday said 26 Generals and other Senior Officers have so far tested positive for COVID-19. It also disclosed that 417 Officers had undergone test for COVID-19 after the General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Maj. Gen. John Irefin, died from COVID-19 complications during the annual Chief of Army Staff Conference in Abuja  last Thursday. 

The acting Director of Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sagir Musa, disclosed in a statement that all the officers and soldiers working at the Army Headquarters were being tested, while COVID-19 protocols were being strictly enforced across all units and formations of the NA. However, there are fears that the Aides to the infected Generals, including drivers, orderlies, cooks and other close acquaintances, may have contracted the Corona Virus.



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