The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Congress of African Journalists (CAJ), have expressed condolences over demise of journalists killed in an auto crash.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),  six journalists reportedly died in a road crash in Gombe on Monday, while returning from a wedding ceremony.

The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, expressed condolences of the association, in a statement signed by the association’s National Secretary, Wasilah Ladan, on Tuesday in Abuja.

She said that two of the deceased were members of the Gombe state chapter of NAWOJ, adding that four other journalists, who sustained injuries were receiving medical treatment.

The chairperson, consequently, extended condolences of the association to families of the deceased, injured journalists, as well as the entire media community.

“This tragic incident is a painful loss to the journalism profession in Gombe State, and Nigeria as a whole. We pray for the repose of the souls of the departed, and for the quick recovery of those injured,” she said.

In a similar development, chairperson of the NAWOJ FCT, Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, described the incident as a great loss not only to the family, but also to the NTA family and the nation at large.

Also, Chairman of the NUJ, FCT Council, Ms Grace Ike, described the deceased as shining beacons of truth, courage, and commitment to the noble profession of journalism.

“Their departure leaves an irreplaceable void in our ranks, but their legacy of fearless reporting and unwavering service to humanity will endure forever,” she said.

In the same vein, President of the CAJ, Mr Chris Isiguzo, described the incident as a “dark and painful moment” for the journalism profession.

He prayed God Almighty, for a peaceful repose of the souls of the departed journalists.

(NAN)