House of Reps Member-Elect  Dies at 37 

By Nifemi Adefemi
(with Agency Reports)

37-year-old Ismaila Yushau Maihanci,  who was recently elected into the House of Representatives  on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to represent Jalingo, Yorro, Zing Federal Constituency of Taraba State, is dead.

His death came barely five weeks to his inauguration as a member of the National Assembly.

Maihanci reportedly  fell sick  after the February 25 election and was  receiving medical treatment in Abuja.

A statement by the Taraba State PDP spokesperson, Andeta’rang Irammae said  Maihanci died in Abuja  early this morning.

He is survived by a wife and a son.