The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zamfara State chapter has called for a thorough investigation into the death of one of it’s members, late Hamisu Danjibga, a reporter with the Voice of Nigeria (VON).
The call was contained in a statement by signed by its Secretary, Ibrahim Ahmad Gada on Wednesday.
It reads, “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”.
