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Zamfara NUJ Demands Investigation Over The Death Of A Journalist Hamisu Danjibga

Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists regrets to announce the death of Hamisu Danjibga a reporter with Voice of Nigeria (VON) whose body was found in a soakaway behind his house three days after missing.

The discovery of his corpse was as result of an unpleasant odour observed by Islamiya Children in the evening of Wednesday 20th September,2023 who drew the attention of their teachers.

After breaking the soakaway 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.

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the council Ibrahim G Ahmad, the Union extends it heartfelt condolence to the family, Voice of Nigeria and entire Zamfara state.

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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.