7 journalists die in accident


...while returning from colleague’s wedding

NO fewer than seven journalists, mostly attached to the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, have died in an auto crash in Gombe State while returning from a colleague’s wedding.

The accident occurred along the Billiri–Gombe Road when one of the tyres of their bus reportedly burst, causing the vehicle to crash.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed the incident, stating that seven members of the NUJ lost their lives, while four others sustained serious injuries in the lone accident.

The Gombe State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Samson Kaura, said a total of 11 persons were involved.

He said: “The crash occurred on Monday evening as the journalists were returning from a wedding ceremony in the Gombe South Senatorial District.

“The victims were part of a delegation that had travelled to honour a colleague, an employee of the Nigerian Television Authority, who was getting married.”

A colleague of the deceased journalists in Gombe, who is not authorised to speak to the press, confirmed the incident in a social media post.

“Inn lillhi wa inn ilayhi rji¿kn. With total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, we regretfully announce the tragic passing of members of staff of NUJ/NTA Gombe following the unfortunate incident earlier reported,” the post read.

The deceased were identified as Manu Haruna Kwami, Manager, Administration; Zarah Umar, Manager, News; Isa, Editor; Musa Tabra, retired Manager, News; Aminu, the driver; Adams of StarTimes; and Judith I. O. Subeb.

“May Almighty Allah forgive their shortcomings, grant them Aljannatul Firdaus, and comfort their families, colleagues and loved ones in this moment of great loss,” the post added.

Those who survived the crash and are currently receiving medical attention were named as Emmanuel Akila, Steven Doddo, Nina, and Jonathan Bara.

Reports indicate that some of the survivors sustained severe injuries, with prayers offered for their quick recovery.

“May Allah grant healing to the injured, patience to the bereaved, and protect us all from such tragic occurrences,” the post concluded.

Culled from Vanguard

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