By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar
The management of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Gombe has announced the tragic death of several staff members who were also members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), NTA Chapel, following a fatal road accident along the Billiri–Kumo Road while returning from a colleague’s wedding in Kaltungo.
Those who lost their lives include Zarah Umar, Manager News and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor in the Office of the First Lady; Manu Haruna Kwami, Manager Administration; Isa Lawan; Musa Tabra, a retired Manager News; Aminu Adamu, a senior driver; Adams Danladi of StarTimes; and Judith Kutus of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
In a statement, NTA Gombe prayed for Allah’s forgiveness for the deceased and comfort for their families and colleagues, while confirming that several survivors, including Emmanuel Akila, Steven Doddo, Nina Gadal and Jonathan Bara, are receiving medical treatment, with some reported to have sustained severe injuries.
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep shock and sorrow over the incident, describing it as a heartbreaking loss to the state’s media and public service community. He noted that the deceased were dedicated professionals whose deaths represent a major blow to journalism and governance in Gombe State.
The Governor extended condolences to the bereaved families, NUJ, NTA management and the wider media fraternity, while assuring the injured of the state government’s full support and prayers for their speedy recovery.
