Bauchi Govt sacks driver over road crash that k!lled two journalists

The Bauchi State Government has dismissed a driver, Aminu Abdullahi, over a fatal road crash that claimed the lives of two journalists and left 11 others injured. 

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The crash involving a vehicle conveying 13 journalists occurred on February 6, 2026. 

A cameraman with Channels Television, Kani Ben, d!ed from spinal cord injuries he sustained in the crash.

The dismissal was carried out by the Bauchi State Civil Service Commission (CSC) during its recent sitting. 

The Commission disclosed that Abdullahi, a clerical assistant in the state civil service, was sacked for misconduct.

The CSC explained that the disciplinary action formed part of decisions taken during its 13th plenary session held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at its conference hall.

It added that Abdullahi’s termination was due to negligence while carrying out an assigned duty of driving.

According to the Commission, the misconduct contravened Rules 0312 and 0327 of the Bauchi State Public Service Regulations.

The CSC further stated that Abdullahi, a Grade Level 03 clerical assistant with the State Ministry of Higher Education, had been assigned “any other duty” and directed to drive a team of journalists covering activities of the North East Development Commission during the commissioning of projects in Alkaleri Local Government Area.“

“Aminu, who was accused of reckless driving, caused an accident involving more than 10 journalists. As a result, two persons lost their lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries,” the statement said.

The Commission noted that the action followed recommendations from the Ministry of Higher Education and resolutions of the State Executive Council on the disciplinary case.

Meanwhile, the CSC queried the management of the Ministry of Higher Education to explain why a clerical assistant was assigned the duties of a driver.