The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State Council, has tasked security agencies to as a matter of importance and necessity investigate the murder of a Journalist, Hamisu Danjibga with a view to bring the perpetrators to book.
The NUJ in a statement on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, by Ibrahim G. Ahmad, Secretary of the Zamfara State Council of the Union, said the corpse Danjibga, who was a staff of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), was discovered in a soak away few days after he was abducted from his home.
The NUJ while announcing the death of Hamisu Danjibga, said that the discovery of his corpse was as result of unpleasant odour perceived by some pupils of an Islamiya school in the evening of Wednesday, September 20, 2023 who drew the attention of their teachers to the scene.
The statement further stated; ”After breaking the sock away, the dead body was confirmed to be that of Danjibga by his family and some neighbours. His funeral rites have since been observed according to Islamic injunctions.
The NUJ while expressing its heartfelt condolence to the family of the late Danjibga, Voice of Nigeria and Zamfara state, equally expressed grave concern over the nature of the late journalist’s demise.
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.