The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has identified two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease in the North Eastern part of the country.
The NCDC disclosed this in a post via its official X handle on Saturday.
The centre said the two suspected cases were identified in the North-East region and that samples have been collected for testing.
"Two suspected Ebola cases identified in north-east, says NCDC."
The agency further said it has deployed rapid response teams to the affected states to trace contacts and contain any possible spread.
It urged Nigerians not to panic but to observe strict hygiene, avoid bushmeat, and report any symptoms like fever, vomiting, bleeding and diarrhoea to the nearest health facility.
The agency said it is working with state governments and partners to ensure the situation is under control.
As of the time of filing this report, NCDC said laboratory results are being awaited.
BREAKING: Panic as NCDC identifies 2 suspected Ebola cases in North-East