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Diphtheria Scare in Edo State: Calls for School Closure Amid Rising Cases

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  Edo State is currently battling a public health scare as diphtheria cases emerge, raising concern among residents, health professionals, and civil society. With six confirmed cases and three reported fatalities, the outbreak has prompted urgent calls for preventive measures to contain further spread. Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection affecting the nose and throat, often fatal if left untreated. The Edo State Ministry of Health has confirmed the detection of both diphtheria and dengue fever, adding complexity to the state’s health response. So far, over 15 suspected diphtheria cases have been identified, with health officials moving swiftly to activate surveillance teams and conduct community sensitization. In a proactive appeal, the Concerned Edo Citizens Forum submitted an open letter to Governor Godwin Obaseki, urging the temporary closure of schools to protect children, who are among the most vulnerable to the disease. The group also recommended limitin...
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Gunmen Raid Supermarket In Abuja, Cart Away Money, Phones, Rings, Airpords, Car Keys And Others (Video)

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Seven armed men invaded  a departmental store in Abuja on Friday,30th September 2022,and carted away items such as money, phones, rings, airpods, cars and others.


Journalist Luciano who shared the story online said his friend was among those that witnessed the robbery.

Posting a CCTV footage that captured the moment the robbers entered the departmental store, Luciano wrote;

''ABUJA IS NO MORE SAFE!!!

This happened to my friend @iammex_official

Yesterday the 30th of September at about 9:30pm, Armed gang of about six or seven persons entered a store in Abuja (Jekor Pharmacy, beside Regent School, opposite Yoruba mosque) and ordered everyone to corporate and lie down else they will be shot.

They made away with valuable items such as money, phones, smart watches, gold chains and rings, airpods, car keys, and other belongings.

They fled the scene in a white haice bus, with a purple diplomatic license plates) which they snatched from one of the customers at the store.

The matter has however been reported to the Maitama police station and currently undergoing investigation.

Please keep your eyes open ooo, the FCT is not safe anymore.

Please see photos and reach out to the nearest police station if you identify any of them.

The full CCTV footage is available for the police.''

 

Watch the CCTV footage below...




 

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