Halth authorities in Nigeria have raised concerns following the identification of two suspected Ebola cases in the North-East region of the country.

The two individuals have reportedly been placed in isolation while medical officials carry out investigations to establish whether they are infected with the deadly virus.

Laboratory tests are currently being conducted on samples collected from the suspected patients, while health workers have begun identifying and documenting people who may have come into contact with them.

The contact-tracing exercise is part of precautionary measures aimed at detecting possible exposure early and preventing any potential spread of the disease.

However, authorities have clarified that the two individuals have not been confirmed to have Ebola. Their status remains uncertain until the results of the laboratory investigations are available.

Residents have been urged not to panic but to remain cautious by maintaining proper hand hygiene, keeping their surroundings clean and adhering to public health advice.

Further information is expected as health officials receive the test results and establish more details about the suspected cases.