The former MD of PPMC Suleiman Achimugu died over night from corona virus.. He is the first casualty in Nigeria. 

He got back from UK 2 weeks ago.

Started exhibiting symptoms on Tuesday. 

The family reported to the NCDC. 

They came to the house and took his blood specimen. 

They never got back to the family. 

As of yesterday afternoon, he was coughing profusely. So they called the NCDC to inquire about his results.. 

It turned out positive. 

They picked him up and rushed him to Gwagwalada. 

He died at 2am this morning. 

His family are currently under quartine in their house.

The NCDC will handle the burial.

Inna_Lillahi_wa_inna_ilayhi_rajiun 

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 died of COVID 19 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 COVID 19 symptoms. 

He tested positive and was promptly evacuated to the specialist hospital. He died while recieving 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.Ameen

ABUBAKAR ACHIMUGU 

FOR THE FAMILY

by Taboola