Aides of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Muhammad Bello have tested positive for COVID-19.
The minister did not reveal the number of those affected.
He, however, said that they have been placed in isolation.
The minister who disclosed this in his tweeter handle (@MuhdMusaBello) said: “As part of routine precautionary measures, I subjected myself & all persons in my office & official residence to the COVID19 test.
“While the results returned negative for me & many others, a few people, however, tested positive.
“Those affected have been taken to isolation centres”.