Seven journalists have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Gombe State involving a bus belonging to the Nigeria Union of Journalist...
Seven journalists have lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Gombe State involving a bus belonging to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
The accident occurred as the journalists were returning from a colleague’s wedding ceremony in Kaltungo Local Government Area. According to reports, the bus suffered a tyre burst around Kumo town in Akko Local Government Area, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle subsequently veered off the road and plunged into nearby bushes.
The Gombe State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Samson Kaura, confirmed that seven persons died in the crash, while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries. The Director General, Press and Media Affairs, Government House, Ismaila Misilli, also corroborated the casualty figures.
The remains of the deceased have been deposited at a morgue in Gombe, while the injured victims have been taken to hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
Those who died in the incident are Zarah Umar, Manager, News and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor in the Office of the First Lady; Manu Haruna Kwami, Manager, Administration, Nigerian Television Authority (NTA); Isa Lawan, Film Editor, NTA; and Musa Tabra, a retired Manager, News. Others include Aminu Adamu, Senior Driver; Adams Danladi of StarTimes; and Judith Kutus, an Information Officer with the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, sending condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
“This tragedy is deeply painful. We have lost colleagues, partners in progress, and devoted public servants who served with passion and a strong sense of duty. Their absence will be felt for a long time,” the governor said.
He added that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and will provide all necessary support to the victims and their families.
“This is a dark moment for Gombe State. We mourn together, we grieve together, and we pray that Almighty God protects us all from such tragic occurrences,” the governor stated.
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