Abubakar Bello, the governor of Niger State has tested positive for Coronavirus disease.
Mr Bello, according to a tweet from his office, announced his status today and has gone on self-isolation.
FLASH: @GovNiger, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Governor Sani Bello who revealed the news today said the result of his latest test came back positive and he had consequently proceeded on self-isolation. pic.twitter.com/qherCWNjIR— Governor Niger (@GovNiger) November 9, 2020
