82-Years-Old Mother Of Late DIG Haruna, Who Died In A Police Helicopter Crash, Dies Of Shock

So sad, as the mother of the late Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIGP), Haruna John, Mrs. Silany John died on Saturday of shock following the death of her son.

Haruna died along other police officers on Wednesday March 14, in a helicopter crash in Jos, 12 days after he was decorated with his new rank, by the acting Inspector-General (IG), Mohammed Abubakar.

His burial was slated Saturday, March 31 but his mother died Saturday morning, March 24. She was 82years old.

Sympathizers have been trooping the residence to commiserate with the family since the police DIG passed on. But  more sympathizers have  besieged the family compound following the sudden death of  Haruna's mother. 

It was gathered that Haruna's aged father has been taken away from the house, and is unaware of his wife's death. 

"He has not even been told of his wife's demise for fear of a third tragedy", a family member disclosed.  

It was difficult talking to the Late Haruna's younger brother, Yusuf John, when The Nation visited the family compound yesterday.

When asked about funeral arrangements for the two bodies, Yusuf said the family is perplexed and mystified.

"Mama had not been herself since Haruna died.

"Yesterday (Saturday) morning she gave up the ghost. 

"We don't know what to do now.

"Everybody [in the family] is confused", a grief-stricken Yusuf managed to say.