The Voice Of Nigeria (VON) correspondence who was reportedly kidnapped by suspected terrorist last Monday as published by Kpomkwem, has been killed.
In a further investigation by Kpomkwem Media, Hamisu Danjibga was found dead behind his backyard.
In our interview with one of the directors of Voice Of Nigeria who decided to be ananimous told Kpomkwem:
“Our Zamfara correspondent Hamisu Danjibga who was kidnapped on Monday was killed by the kidnappers.His corpse was discovered in a gutter behind his residence at samarun Gusau. May his soul rest in perfect peace”.
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Furthermore, the Zamfara State branch of the Nigerian Union Of Journalist (NUJ), has pen down an official press on this unfortunate incident.
NUJ ZAMFARA STATE COUNCIL
PRESS RELEASE
20/09/2023
CALL FOR THOROUGH INVESTIGATION ON DEATH OF VETERAN JOURNALIST: HAMISU DANJIBGA
Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists regret to announce the death of Hamisu Danjibga a reporter with Voice of Nigeria (VON) whose body was found in a sock away behind his house three days after missing.
The discovery of his corpse was as result of unpleasant odor observed by Islamiya Children in the evening of Wednesday 20th September,2023 who drew the attention of their teachers.
After breaking the sock away the dead body was confirmed to be that of Danjibga by his family and some neighbors. His funeral rites have since been observed according to Islamic injunctions.
The Union extends it heartfelt condolence to the family, Voice of Nigeria and entire Zamfara state.
The Council while expressing deep concern over the nature of Danjibga’s demise,appealed to security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring the perpetrators of the dastardly act to justice.
IBRAHIM G. AHMAD
NUJ SECRETARY
