The Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has called for thorough investigation into the circimstances that lead to the death of Hamisi Danjibga, a veteran journalist working with the Voice of Nigeria, VON before his death.
Danjibgas body was discovered in a soak away behind his house on Gusau, the Zamfara State capital three days after he was not seen.
This was disclosed in a statement signed and issued by Ibrahim G Ahmed, the council secretary of the NUJ in Zamfara State dated Wednesday, September 20, 2024.
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 soak 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.
