Just In: Amaechi loses Chief security officer to electric shock

Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has lost his Chief Security Officer, Mr. Tony Iwelu to electric shock from a shower rose in Stone Edge Hotel, Kaduna, where they were lodged after an official assignment.

Iwelu died on Monday, February 17, 2020.

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A statement from the Head Press and Public Relations unit of the ministry Mr Eric Ojiekwe stated that Iwelu was until his death, in charge of the Minister’s security; a job he did with utmost professionalism.

“There is no gainsaying that the professionalism he brought to bear in the discharge of his job, sustained him for over two decades in the service of the minister.

The late Iwelu who hailed from Delta State will be greatly missed, as friends and colleagues have being expressing shock and utter disbelief since the incident took place.

They described him as a vibrant, honest, kindhearted, loyal and an easygoing young man who was conscientious in the discharge of his duties.

He left behind a young wife and three children; the eldest being 14 years.