Just in: Senator John Shagaya is dead

Former Senator representing Plateau Southern Zone, General John Nanzip Shagaya (Rtd), has died following a ghastly motor accident on his way to his hometown, Langtang.

Shagaya reportedly died following a motor accident that occurred while he was on his way to Langtang, Plateau state.

General Shagaya was recently appointed as the Chairman National Institute for Policy and Strategy Studies (NIPSS) by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Shagaya was a former minister of internal affairs. He was born on September 2, 1942.