In Gombe State, seven journalists were killed in a road accident.  ,
A colleague’s wedding was being carried out by a Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) bus in the Kaltungo Local Government Area of the State, according to the incident.
The bus’s tyre burst on the return journey around Kumo town in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe following a successful wedding program in Kaltungo, sending the vehicle veering off into nearby bushes.
Samson Kaura, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Gombe Sector Commander, and Ismaila Misilli, the government house’s director general for press and media affairs, confirmed the death toll, with four others receiving injuries of all kinds.
Governor Yahaya mourns as seven people pass away in a Gombe auto accident.
The injured have been taken to a hospital and are currently receiving treatment while the bodies have been moved to a morgue in Gombe.
The unfortunate incident also claimed the lives of Musa Tabra, a retired manager news, Manu Haruna Kwami, manager administration, NTA, and Isa Lawan, director of film editing.
Other contributors include Judith Kutus, Information Officer for the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Senior Driver Aminu Adamu, StarTimes, and Senior Driver Adams Danladi.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has since sent condolence messages via Misilli to the families of the deceased, wishing those in need of treatment a quick recovery.
“This tragedy is very agonizing. We have lost long-serving public servants who had strong sense of duty and shared a passion for their work. The governor stated that their absence will be felt for a while.
“We are praying sincerely for the injured and their quick and complete recovery,” the statement read. He declared that the Gombe State government is closely monitoring the situation and will provide any necessary assistance.
Source: Channels TV
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