By Sam Kayode
The decomposing body of missing Zamfara journalist, Hamisu Danjibga, has been found in a sewage pit behind his house in Zamfara state three days after his disappearance from his family.
His colleagues claim he was murdered and dumped there for three days before his decomposing body odour attracted the attention of ‘almajiri’ who raised an alarm on the stench.
In response to the suspected murder of the journalist, the Zamfara State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) today announced the death of Danjibga, a reporter with Voice of Nigeria (VON), Hausa service.
“The discovery of his corpse was as result of unpleasant odour observed by Islamiya Children in the evening of Wednesday 20th September, 2023 who drew the attention of their teachers.
” After breaking the sock away, the dead body was confirmed to be that of Danjibga by his family and some neighbours. His funeral rites have since been observed according to Islamic injunctions,” said the statement.
The statement signed by the NUJ secretary, Ibrahim Gada, stated that the union extends its heartfelt condolence to the family, Voice of Nigeria and entire Zamfara state over the demise of the senior journalist.
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.
