Wedding Guests die in auto-accident
Some wedding guests, who were staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in Gombe, have lost their lives in an auto-crash that took place along the Gombe–Boliri Road. The casualties were returning from the wedding ceremony of a colleague when the incident happened.
In a commiseration statement signed by NTA director-general Salihu Abdulhamid Dembos, the incident was as a “heartbreaking news” for management and staff of the government broadcaster.
It adds, “This unfortunate incident is a big loss to the Authority of dedicated professionals whose commitment, camaraderie, and service to NTA and the nation will be sorely missed.
“Their passing under such painful circumstances is a great loss, not only to their immediate families and loved ones, but also to the NTA family as a whole.
“On behalf of the Management and staff of the Nigerian Television Authority, I extend our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, the management and staff of NTA Gombe, and all who were affected by this tragedy. We share in your grief and sorrow during this very difficult time.
“We pray that Almighty God, in His infinite mercy, grants the departed eternal rest, forgives their shortcomings. May He also grant their families, colleagues, and friends the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
- By Folarin Ademosu
