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Bauchi state governor Bala Mohammed has imposed a total lockdown on 3 local government areas, Katagum, Giade and Zaki.
The 10 days lock-down takes effect from 6PM on Tuesday, May 12.
COVID-19 cases in the state has continue to rise, with 161 confirmed infection as at Saturday, May 9.
Of the 44 cases reported Sunday morning, May 10, 27 are from Azare in Katagum local government area.
The Governor said all the cases are as a result of community transmission.