People died in my isolation centre, says Ali Baba

Our Reporter

Ace comic Atunyota Akpobome (popularly often called Ali Baba), has described anybody who claims COVID-19 is rip-off is a “idiot”.

The award-winning entertainer took to his Instagram web page on yesterday to share a video whereby he narrated his expertise whereas on the Yaba Infectious Illness Hospital (IDH) COVID-19 isolation centre in Lagos after contracting the virus.

Ali Baba, who revealed that many individuals died throughout his time on the isolation centre, referred to as on Nigerians to stick to the COVID-19 tips put within the place by the federal and state governments.

He mentioned the necessity to heed to the protocols grew to become mandatory amid a second wave of the pandemic, which he claimed is deadlier than the primary.

The comic, who said that he spent his Christmas and New Yr holidays on the isolation centre, additionally enjoined Nigerians to distance themselves from those that nonetheless suppose that coronavirus pandemic is a rip-off.

He mentioned: “The second wave of COVID-19 is deadlier than the one earlier than. Individuals are dying — pastors, docs, professors, billionaires, poor males, much less privileged… individuals are dying on daily basis. These numbers you see aren’t faux.

“I’ve spoken with individuals who attended events and died two days later. COVID-19 is actual, don’t let anybody decieve you. Anybody who tells you COVID-19 is rip-off, don’t belief the particular person.”

In a terse accompanying put up, the comic wrote: “Don’t let anybody let you know it’s a rip-off. I simply got here out of isolation. A number of folks died whereas I used to be there. A few of my shut mates knew and so they have been very supportive.”