The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, has tested positive for the deadly COVID-19, WuzupNigeria reports.

Bello made the announcement via his official Twitter handle on Monday, November 9 2020.

Although the governor said that he is asymptomatic, he confirmed that he has gone into isolation as in line with the COVID-19 guidelines.

“I have tested positive to #COVID19. However, I am asymptomatic and have gone into isolation,” Bello’s tweet read.

I have tested positive to #COVID19. However, I am asymptomatic and have gone into isolation.

— Abubakar Sani Bello (@abusbello) November 9, 2020