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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he is saddened by the death of seven journalists who lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Gombe South.
Atiku, in a statement shared on his official Facebook page, described the deceased as dedicated media professionals who met their untimely deaths while returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of seven journalists in a fatal road accident in Gombe South.
“These were dedicated professionals who met their untimely end while returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague,” he said.
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, commiserated with the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased, as well as the entire media community.
He also condoled with the entire media community, especially the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, and the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE.
Atiku prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and for strength and comfort for those they left behind during what he described as a painful and difficult time.
DAILY POST recalls that the incident occurred on Monday in Gombe state.
‘I’m deeply saddened’ – Atiku mourns demise of journalists in auto-crash
