Police Express Sympathy After Road Crash Leaves Journalists Injured in Kogi

(Police. Photo by Premuim Times)

The Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has sympathised with the Correspondent Chapel of the Kogi State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists whose members were involved in an accident on Saturday.

It was reported that the Correspondent Chapel was returning from Ekinrin-Adde, where they had gone for an official assignment, when a reckless truck driver hit the chapel bus, leaving some of the journalists with varying degrees of injuries.

Although no life was lost, members were rushed to the hospital in Lokoja, where they were treated and discharged on Sunday.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Oyiza Afusat, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Bello Kankarofi, expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate road accident involving the journalists in the state.

The statement noted that on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, PSC, mni, and all officers and men of the Command, heartfelt prayers and solidarity were extended to the injured journalists, their families, and the entire media community in the state.

It added that the Command recognises and appreciates the sacrifices journalists make in the line of duty in keeping the public informed, joining the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Kogi State Council, and the people of the state in praying for the speedy and full recovery of all affected.

The statement further assured 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.