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The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Bauchi State Council, has announced the death of a cameraman with Channels Television, Kani Ben, nine days after he was involved in a motor accident.
The NUJ State Chairman, Umar Said, disclosed this on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Bauchi, expressing deep sorrow over the incident.
He said, “Mr Ben was a dedicated cameraman with Channels Television who passed away following injuries sustained in a motor accident while on official assignment in Bauchi.”
Said explained that the deceased was among journalists covering the commissioning and handing over of projects executed by the North-East Development Commission alongside the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari, when the accident occurred.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has commiserated with the family of the deceased.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the governor described the death as painful and heartbreaking.
Mohammed recounted the circumstances surrounding the accident, noting that despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life, Ben died in the early hours of Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital.
He said the late cameraman died in active service and remained committed to his professional duty of keeping Nigerians informed.
The governor commended the deceased’s dedication, courage and sense of responsibility, which he said were evident until his last moments.
Mohammed extended his condolences to the immediate family of the deceased, the management and staff of Channels Television, the Nigeria Union of Journalists and the entire media community.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and urged his family, friends and colleagues to find strength in this difficult time.
“The Government of Bauchi State stands in solidarity with the media community at this difficult time and reassures all of its continued respect and support for journalists who risk their lives daily in the course of their duties,” the governor stated.
