The Abia state government has made public the pictorial profile of a fleeing COVID-19 patient in the state, Emmanuel Ononiwu who took to his heels after a test confirmed he was positive for the virus.

He was later declared wanted after escaping from a holding center in Aba where he was kept in readiness for movement into isolation centre.

Mr. Ononiwu, a generator mechanic, uses a Mercedes V-Boot car, previously used a Mercedes 190 brand, and is believed to be from Ikeduru LGA of Imo State but resident in Aba.

The public is advised to call 0700 2242 362 if the fleeing patient is seen anywhere.

The government also appealed that he should not be approached physically without adequate protection to avoid being infected with COVID-19.