A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Haruna Maitala, representing Plateau Jos North/Bassa constituency has died in a fatal auto crash along the Jos-Abuja road.
Maitala died around 2:00 pm on on Friday on his way to Jos for his first son’s wedding on Saturday, it was gathered.
His media consultant, Joseph Adudu, in a statement on Saturday said: ” This is to announce the death of Honourable Haruna Maitala which occurred yesterday, 2nd April, 2021 as a result of fatal car accident on his way to Jos from Abuja.
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“Until his death, Haruna Maitala was the member representing Jos North/Bassa federal constituency in the National Assembly.
“He would be buried this morning according to Islamic rites.
“May God forgive his sins and grants him Aljanna fidau.”