House of Reps member-elect dies in Taraba

A House of Representatives member-elect, Isma’ila Maihanchi has died.

Mr Maihanchi was the elected to represent Jalingo, Yerro, and Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba state during the 25 February National Assembly election.

The death was confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES by the relative of the deceased, Mr Habu Haruna, on Saturday afternoon in Jalingo the Taraba State capital.

Mr Haruna said the newly elected member died in the early hours of Saturday in Abuja after a brief illness.

According to the source, Mr Maihanci was 37. He was born on October 22, 1986. He is survived by a wife, a son, and his parents.

Mr Haruna said that a funeral prayer for the deceased was held Saturday afternoon at the National Mosque in Abuja.

Mr Maihanchi was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During the election he defeated the incumbent, Kasimu Maigatari.