Tragedy struck the media community on the Gombe–Yola highway as six journalists lost their lives in a devastating road accident, plunging the profession into mourning and casting a dark shadow over journalism in Gombe State.
According to reports by Zagazola Makama, the journalists were on official assignment when their vehicle reportedly lost control along the busy route, leading to a fatal crash that claimed six lives on the spot.
The incident, described by colleagues as sudden and heartbreaking, also left several others injured. The survivors were swiftly rushed to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
The loss has sent shockwaves through newsrooms and press circles across the state and beyond, with many describing the incident as one of the darkest moments for the media community in recent times.
As tributes continue to pour in, colleagues and stakeholders are calling for improved road safety measures and renewed attention to the risks journalists face in the line of duty.
Once again, pens have fallen silent — not by choice, but by tragedy.
