Law enforcement express condolences to journalists from Kogi state injured in vehicle accident

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The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has sympathised with the Correspondent Chapel of the Kogi State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists whose members were involved in an accident on Saturday.

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Punch reports that the Correspondent Chapel was returning from Ekinrin-Adde, where they had gone for an official assignment, when a reckless truck driver hit the chapel bus, with some of the journalists sustaining varying degrees of injuries.

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Although no life was lost, members were rushed to the hospital in Lokoja, where they were treated and discharged on Sunday.

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A statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Oyiza Afusat, on behalf of the Commissioner of police, CP Bello Kankarofi, reads, “The Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Command, is deeply saddened by the unfortunate road accident involving our journalist colleagues in the State.

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“On behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, PSC, mni, and all officers and men of the Command, we extend our heartfelt prayers and solidarity to the injured journalists, their families, and the entire media community in the State.

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“We recognise and appreciate the sacrifices journalists make in the line of duty in keeping the public informed. The Command joins the Nigeria Union of Journalists [NUJ], Kogi State Council, and the good people of Kogi State in praying for the speedy and full recovery of all those affected.

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“We further assure the media fraternity of the Command’s continued commitment to the safety and protection of all journalists as they carry out their constitutionally guaranteed duties.”

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