Bauchi Governor in self-isolation following contact with Atiku’s son

BY OUR REPORTER

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has gone into self-isolation.

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governor, according to a tweet on Monday by his Chief of Staff, Ladan Salihu, had come in contact with the son of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who has been diagnosed with the coronavirus.

“Our Governor Bala Mohammed in self isolation following contact with Atiku Abubakar’s Son,” Salihu tweeted.

He elaborated: “Yes. We were on the same flight from Lagos to Abuja. They shook hands and exchanged pleasantries.

“The Gov and the rest of us have taken tests. The results will be negative in sha Allah.”

Ladan’s tweet:

Our Governor Bala Mohammed in self isolation following contact with Atiku Abubakar's Son. Yes. We were on the same flight from Lagos to Abuja. They shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. The Gov and the rest of us have taken tests. The results will be negative in sha Allah.

— Ladan Salihu (@LadanSalihu1) March 23, 2020