The Emir of Daura, Alhaji Umar Farouk Umar, who was rushed unconscious to the Federal Medical Centre Katsina last week, is fast recovering and may soon be discharged.
This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Emir Alh Ibrahim Usman in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday.
He said the first-class monarch is hale and hearty, saying any time from now the doctors will discharge him.
Usman however, dispelled the rumours making the round that the Emir tested positive to COVID-19, saying he never tested positive but we know he has been managing high blood pressure for many years.
WITHIN NIGERIA recalled that the Monarch was rushed unconscious to hospital after suffering from high blood pressure.
Governor Aminu Masari had two days before the incident sealed his palace to control the spread of coronavirus in the entire Daura LGA.
Residents of the area had also alleged the Emir’s sudden sickness and critical condition may have been caused by the shutting down of his palace while others suspected symptoms of COVID-19.
Daura is a ancient city with great history and hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The state index case came from the city.
