Haruna Maitala (APC, Jos North/Bassa Constituency), a member of the House of Representatives, his son Jafaru, a legislative aide, and his driver were all reported dead on Saturday.
According to a credible source, the congressman and the other three people died in a car accident on Friday evening.
Mr Abdulkadir Abubakar, the lawmaker’s Senior Legislative Aide, also reported that Maitala and the others were on their way to Jos from Abuja when the accident happened.
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“I’m not familiar with the route, but the accident happened near Kwoi-Kafachan-Jos Road.” Along with his son, legislative aide, and driver, he died. Their bodies were sent to Kwoi General Hospital in Kaduna State’s Jabba Local Government.
“We are at the hospital planning to transport their bodies to Jos for burial,” Abubakar told the Nigerian News Agency (NAN).
According to a family member, the lawmaker was on his way to Jos for his wedding, which is set to take place on Sunday.