Kano State has continued to witness a rise in unusual deaths as over 12 prominent persons were confirmed dead on Saturday.
The deceased include professors, a newspaper editor and other professionals.
They were buried at different cemeteries within and outside the metropolis.
Within the past 8 days of lockdown in the state, no fewer than 200 persons have died from undisclosed ailments.
Eyewitnesses and undertakers at cemeteries in the state said an unspecified number of people have died and were buried over the past few days.
The spate of deaths in the state has continued to instill fear and confusion among people living in the state.