Friday Olokor, JosA former Minister of Internal Affairs during the administration of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Gen. John Shagaya, has been reported dead. Shagaya was involved in auto crash while coming to Jos from Lantang. “My friend, Satmak, who was very close to him and the family was the one that called to tell me that John Shagaya is dead. “I intended calling the family, but I have been so busy.”Shagaya’s childhood friend, Gen. John Temlong, also confirmed the death to our correspondent. A close friend of Shagaya family who did not want to be named also confirmed his death.

Source: Punch February 11, 2018 19:07 UTC