Richard Bobola
Hamisu Danjibga, a journalist who went missing in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria, has been tragically found dead in a soakaway behind his house. His disappearance had raised concerns, but the discovery of his lifeless body has left the journalistic community in shock and sorrow.
Mr. Danjibga, a reporter with the Voice of Nigeria (VON), went missing earlier this week, prompting a search for his whereabouts. Sadly, it was reported that his remains were found on Wednesday by some Islamic schoolchildren.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Zamfara State released an official statement on the unfortunate incident. According to the statement signed by Ibrahim Gada, the Secretary of the Zamfara NUJ, Danjibga’s body was discovered after Islamic schoolchildren noticed an unpleasant odor in the vicinity and alerted their teachers.
The statement read: “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 a result of an unpleasant odor 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.”
“The Union extends its heartfelt condolence to the family, Voice of Nigeria, and the 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.”
