Channels TV Cameraman Dies in Bauchi Road Accident

On February 6, 2026, a tragic road accident occurred along the Yashi-Yelwan Duguri road in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Bauchi State, resulting in the death of a Channels TV cameraman. The incident involved a convoy of journalists from various media organizations who were covering a project by the North East Development Commission (NEDC).

The crash occurred shortly after a delegation led by the Minister of State for Regional Development, Alhaji Uba Maigari Ahmadu, visited a secondary school in Yelwan Duguri. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle carrying the journalists attempted to overtake a convoy when it veered off the road, somersaulting several times.

The cameraman suffered severe spinal cord injuries and later died after undergoing surgery. Among the 13 journalists involved, several sustained varying degrees of injuries, including head injuries and compound fractures.

The deceased is survived by his wife and two children.