The Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has confirmed the death of a Channels Television cameraman, Kani Ben, nine days after he was involved in a road accident.
The state NUJ Chairman, Umar Said, made this known on Sunday while addressing journalists in Bauchi, expressing grief over the loss.
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 stated that the late cameraman was part of a team of journalists covering the commissioning and handover of projects executed by the North-East Development Commission alongside the Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari, when the accident happened.
Meanwhile, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.
In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, the governor described the incident as painful and heartbreaking.
Mohammed recounted the events surrounding the accident, saying that despite efforts by medical personnel to save him, Ben died in the early hours of Sunday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital.
He noted that the late cameraman died in active service and remained committed to his duty of keeping Nigerians informed.
The governor praised the deceased’s dedication, courage, and sense of responsibility, which he said were evident until his final moments.
Mohammed extended his condolences to the immediate family, the management and staff of Channels Television, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, and the wider media community.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the deceased and urged his family, friends, and colleagues to find strength during the difficult period.
“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.
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