The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar has been rushed Into the intensive care unit of the Federal Medical Centre Katsina for COVID-19 complications.
According to a report by Sahara Reporters who quoted a palace source, the Emir was rushed into intensive care in a critical condition on Monday night.
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The report alleged that the Emir of Daura contracted the virus from his personal physician Dr. Aminu Yakubu a private medical practitioner who was the index case of COVID-19 in Katsina State.
The doctor was said to have met with Emir Umar and his wife shortly before he died.
“Emir of Daura, Alhaji Farouk Umar, was last night rushed to FMC Katsina. Presently, all of us in the palace have been told to go on self-isolation.
“The Katsina State index case, that doctor that died, interacted with the emir and his first wife, Hajia Binta, who is now dead. The index case was the personal doctor of the emir.
“The emir was advised to self-isolate after the index case died but he dismissed it and allowed free movement in the palace.