The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Adamawa Council, has expressed condolences with the national president of the NUJ, Alhassan Yahaya, over the death of six journalists in Gombe.

The journalists were reportedly involved in a tragic auto crash.

The NUJ council conveyed its commiserations in a message jointly signed by its chairman and secretary, Abdullahi Ibrahim and Kissinger Bukar, respectively, on Tuesday in Yola.

The crash occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Monday, while they were reportedly returning from a wedding ceremony at Kaltungo town. Two of the deceased were staff of the Nigerian Television Authority.

The council also condoled the management of NTA Gombe, the Ministry of Information, the Government and the people of Gombe State, over the incident.

“‎The loss of these dedicated professionals is a painful blow not only to the journalism profession, but to the nation at large.

“Their commitment, service, and contributions to the growth of the media industry will be greatly missed.

‎”Adamawa state council of the NUJ stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased, colleagues, and the entire Gombe state media community, during this moment of grief,” it said

The council prayed for God to grant eternal rest to the departed souls and give their families and loved ones strength to bear the irreparable loss.

(NAN)