By our reporter| Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello on Monday confirmed he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Governor Bello who made the disclosure via a Tweet on his verified Twitter handle, however, explained he is asymptomatic and has gone into isolation.
He Tweeted, ”I have tested positive to #COVID19. However, I am asymptomatic and have gone into isolation”.
His tweet comes a week after rumours that he contracted the virus.
Niger State has seen an increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the one month.
At least 278 confirmed positive cases have been recorded in the state since its outbreak in the country in March, with
12 deaths recorded.