The governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The announcement was made on Monday on his Twitter handle.
He has since the outcome of the result of his test gone into self-isolation.
The announcement made reads: “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.”
A number of state governors had tested positive for COVID-19 in the past and they include Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu; Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi; Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa; Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde.