Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal says he has gone into isolation after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.

Mr Tambuwal stated this on Friday via Twitter, adding that he had undergone a COVID-19 test.

“Gov @AWTambuwal goes into isolation after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19. The Deputy Gov will oversee all activities of the state pending the outcome of the test result of the Governor,” he tweeted.