Governor’s Driver Electrocuted In Rivers

One of the drivers attached to the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt, Mr. Ibiba Jack, was at the weekend electrocuted at his official residence in Government House.

According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Dave Iyofor, Jack died in the early hours of Saturday through electrocution in his official residence.

He expressed Governor Chibuike Amaechi and his wife’s condolences saying they were deeply touched by his demise.

“Governor Amaechi and his wife, whom Ibiba worked with directly, are indeed deeply shocked and saddened by this unfortunate loss. They sympathize with the bereaved family,” Iyofor said.

A source in Government House told newsmen that Jack stepped on a naked wire while trying to rescue a man from being electrocuted.