Motor accident: Channels photojournalist, Kani Ben dies in Bauchi
Mr Kani Ben, a photojournalist with the Channels Television in Bauchi, has passed on following injuries he sustained after a motor accident on Yashi-Yelwan Duguri Road in Alkaleri Local Government Area ( LGA) of the state, while covering the commissioning of projects by the North East Development Commission (NEDC)
The accident was believed to have occurred on Feb. 6 shortly after the commissioning of Government Secondary School (GSS) project in Yelwan Duguri.
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State confirmed his death in a statement issued on Sunday by Mukhtar Gidado, his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity.
“His Excellency , Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON , Fnipr ( Kauran Daular Usmaniyya ) the executive Governor of Bauchi State , on behalf of the Government and the good people of Bauchi State, expresses deep sorrow over the tragic death of Mr. Kani Ben, a dedicated cameraman with Channels Television, who passed away following injuries sustained in a motor accident while on official assignment in Bauchi.
“Mr. Kani Ben was among journalists covering the commissioning of projects executed by the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) in Bauchi alongside the Honourable Minister of State for Regional Development when the unfortunate accident occurred. Despite efforts by medical personnel to save his life, he sadly passed away in the early hours of today at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University ( ATBU ) Teaching Hospital , Bauchi.
“Governor Bala Mohammed described the death of Mr. Ben as painful and heartbreaking, noting that he died in active service, committed to his professional duty of keeping Nigerians informed. The Governor commend his dedication, courage, and sense of responsibility, which he demonstrated until his last moments.
“The Governor extend his heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of the late Mr. Kani Ben, the management and staff of Channels Television , the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), his professional colleagues and the entire media community.
“Governor Bala Mohammed prayed that the Almighty God will grant the deceased eternal rest and give his family, friends, and colleagues the strength and fortitude to bear this great loss.
“ 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,” he said.
