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Police sympathise with Kogi journalists involved in road crash

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News Named sources Context piece
  • The Kogi State Police Command expressed sympathy to journalists involved in a road accident.
  • A truck driver hit the journalists' bus returning from an assignment, causing injuries but no fatalities.
  • The police assured the media fraternity of their commitment to journalists' safety and protection.

The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has extended its sympathies to members of the Correspondent Chapel of the Kogi State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists following a road accident. The incident occurred on Saturday when the journalists were returning from an official assignment in Ekinrin-Adde.

The Nigeria Police Force, Kogi State Command, is deeply saddened by the unfortunate road accident involving our journalist colleagues in the State.

— ASP Oyiza AfusatExpressing the command's sorrow over the accident.

A reckless truck driver reportedly collided with the chapel bus, resulting in varying degrees of injuries for some journalists. Fortunately, no lives were lost in the accident. The injured journalists were promptly taken to a hospital in Lokoja, where they received treatment and were discharged on Sunday.

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.

— ASP Oyiza AfusatExtending condolences and support from the police command.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, ASP Oyiza Afusat, on behalf of Commissioner of Police CP Bello Kankarofi, conveyed the command's deep sadness over the unfortunate event. The police extended heartfelt prayers and solidarity to the injured journalists, their families, and the broader media community in the state.

We recognise and appreciate the sacrifices journalists make in the line of duty in keeping the public informed.

— ASP Oyiza AfusatAcknowledging the role and sacrifices of journalists.

The Command acknowledged the sacrifices journalists make in their line of duty to keep the public informed. They affirmed their commitment to the safety and protection of journalists as they carry out their constitutionally guaranteed duties, joining the Nigeria Union of Journalists and the people of Kogi State in wishing the affected individuals a speedy and full recovery.

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.

— ASP Oyiza AfusatReaffirming the police's commitment to journalist safety.
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