Tragic Car Accident Claims Lives of 5 Journalists in Gombe, Nigeria
Five journalists from NTA Gombe lost their lives in a fatal car accident on the Gombe-Yola highway. The funeral prayers were held at Bubayero Central Mosque within the Emir's palace in Gombe, with a large turnout of mourners.
Among the dignitaries present were Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and Emir Gombe Alhaji Abubakar Shehu Abubakar III. The tragic incident also involved other media workers, with some survivors receiving medical attention.
The state government expressed heartfelt condolences and urged the media fraternity to accept the tragedy.
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