The National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) denies the validity of what has been circulated about the death of five members of one family as a result of contracting COVID-19.
NCEMA issued a statement via social media denying the reports circulating on television and social media outlets.
It said the matter had now been referred to Federal Emergency Crisis and Disasters Prosecution for appropriate legal action.


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