Sokoto state has recorded its first case of the coronavirus [COVID-19] pandemic, ravaging the world.

Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who confirmed this in a late night state broadcast, said,

‘it is with a very heavy heart and sadness that I break this news to you today of a case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) here in Sokoto.

“The index person, who is receiving treatment at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, UDUTH, at the moment, now that the case has been confirmed, shall be transferred to the Sokoto state established isolation centre at Adamawa.

“We have heard about it before, but it is now here with us. We must, therefore, redouble our efforts as a government and as citizens to curtail the spread.

“I, therefore appeal once again, that all measures put in place should continue to be respected. And, if need be, for the safety of the generality of the people of Sokoto State, we may take further necessary measures.

“I, therefore beforehand, appeal for support and cooperation, in the best interest of all of us. We pray that God Almighty shall grant him speedy recovery and that God Almighty shall help us to curtail the spread of this pandemic.”

The governor further appeal to the citizens to continue to obey and respect all the measures as laid out by the health experts to continue to contain the spread of the scourge of this virus, which is a reality.