Two killed as cholera outbreak hits camp of ‘repentant’ Boko Haram fighters

Two people were reportedly killed in a cholera outbreak at a facility where repentant Boko Haram fighters are being camped in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Cholera is an acute diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with Vibrio cholerae bacteria.

Zuwaira Gambo, the state Commissioner for women affairs and social development in the state confirmed the development.

She said that “only two persons died”, according to health personnel, adding that the figures being quoted on the matter were “unfounded”.

Gambo said, “I don’t know where this figure is coming from, but I can assure you that what we have was only two deaths.”

According to her, officials from the state ministry of health have moved to the facility to fumigate the premises and evacuate others diagnosed with cholera for proper quarantine.

“Officials from the health ministry have moved in; everyone is on the ground to ensure that the situation is brought under control,” she said.