Bauchi Governor Goes Into Self-Isolation, Takes Coronavirus Test After Contact With Atiku’s Infected Son

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has gone into self-isolation after he had contact with a man who tested positive to coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mukhtar Gidado, announced this in a statement on March 23.

According to him, Governor Mohammed took the decision after the contact, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who was on March 22 confirmed to have tested positive for Coronavirus. 

Gidado revealed that;

This development is sequel to the report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that the son of the former Vice President of Nigeria, Mohammed Atiku Abubakar was tested positive to coronavirus upon his return from an international trip through Lagos. 

He added that the governor, who returned from an official trip to Lagos, met with Atiku’s son on the plane where both men shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

Gidado, however, noted that the governor has not shown any symptom of the disease but would remain in isolation to prevent any possible spread of the virus.

The governor’s aide further stated that;

Currently, the blood sample of the governor has been taken and is undergoing a clinical test.

For the period of the clinical testing, the governor and his entourage will remain in isolation pending the outcome of the clinical result. 

 

Read full statement below;