Timothy Omobude 
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has declared a three days mourning period in honour of departed members who lost their lives in a ghastly road accident on Monday.
According to the press release signed personally by the union president, Comr Alhassan Yahya, the untimely passing of these dedicated media professionals is a devastating blow to the journalism community, not only in Gombe State but across Nigeria.
He said the departed colleagues were committed practitioners who served the public with courage, integrity, and professionalism, and their loss has left an irreplaceable void in our noble profession.
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On behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC), the entire NUJ family nationwide, and the Nigerian media community, the Union extends its heartfelt condolences to the Gombe State Council of the union, the families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased.
The NUJ shares in this moment of grief and stands in full solidarity with the bereaved families and the Gombe State media family. We pray that Almighty God grants eternal rest to the souls of the departed and gives their loved ones the fortitude to bear the painful loss.
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Alhassan said the tragic incident again underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures and responsible driving to prevent avoidable loss of lives, especially for professionals who are often on the road in the line of duty.
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Members across all zones, councils and chapels in the country must work as usual in the spirit of fraternity and solidarity to ensure that they did not die in vain. A three-day mourning period in honour of our fallen colleagues who lost their lives in a ghastly road accident today is expected to be observed.
