The Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr Edward Ubos, has ordered shutdown of the assembly complex till further notice.
This was included in a statement signed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Communication, Mr Jeff Mbah on Saturday in Enugu.
Mr Mbah said the order was made due to precautionary measures following the death of Mr Chijioke Ugwueze, a member representing Isi-Uzo Constituency.
His statement reads in part:
“The Speaker has ordered the immediate shutdown of the assembly complex for decontamination.
“Also, the suspension of all activities in the complex till further notice.
”Our heartfelt sympathy goes to Ugwueze family, the wife, the children, the people of Isi-Izo Constituency and all our distinguished colleagues in the house and the State Government for the irreparable loss, ” Mbah said.
