The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi , has lost his Chief Security Officer , Mr Tony Iwelu , to electrocution .

Iwelu , according to a statement by the Head , Press and Public Relations in the ministry , Mr Eric Ojiekwe, died on Monday in Kaduna when he was electrocuted by a shower rose at the Stone Edge Hotel , Kaduna , where they were lodged after an official assignment .

Until his death , Iwelu was in charge of all issues relating to the minister ’ s security .

The statement said the late Iwelu , who is from Delta State, would be greatly missed as friends and colleagues had been expressing shock since the incident took place .

The statement said, “ He left behind a young wife and three children ; the eldest being about 14 years.

“ We painfully accept this divine reality and pray God to grant his gentle soul eternal rest. ”

Source:- Punchng

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