The cause of death of Abdulkadir Lanre Jimoh, Cross River commissioner of police, has been confirmed to be COVID-19 related.
Chief Medical Director of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Prof Ikpeme Ikpeme, made the confirmation Friday.
He has now advised all those who were with Jimoh to visit the hospital for COVID-19 test and subsequently be on self isolation.
Ikpeme said: “We will not allow his remains to be evacuated for burial immediately.
“We have to follow the COVID-19 protocols before it can be moved out.
Jimoh took over as Rivers Police Commissioner in June, succeeding Mr Nkereuwem Akpan.
He was said to have been ill since December 3rd.
