Breaking: Nigerian lawmaker dies in India

The Adamawa State House of Assembly has lost its member representing Ganye constituency, Hon Abdulmalik Jauro Musa.

A source close to him said he died on Friday, while receiving medical attention in India.

Abdulmalik Musa who was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was the deputy minority whip in the House dominated by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

A friend of the deceased, Abdurasheed Takai, said in his tribute, “May death be a rest to you, Hon Abdulmalik Musa Jauro.”

Reacting to its member’s passing in a message released by the state publicity secretary, Mohammed Abdullahi, the APC expressed shock.

The party stated: “It is with a heavy heart and total submission to the Will of Allah (SWT) that we write to extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, colleagues in the House of Assembly, friends, well-wishers and the entire APC family in Ganye Local Government Area.”