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Tragedy in Gombe: 7 Journalists Killed, 4 Injured in Fatal Road Accident While Returning from Wedding Ceremony
At least seven journalists died in a road accident along the Yola–Kumo road in Gombe State on December 29, 2025, after the Billiri axis. The victims were returning from a colleague’s wedding ceremony in Billiri LGA. Preliminary reports indicate the crash was caused by a burst tyre. The deceased include staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other media workers. Four persons sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya expressed condolences, while emergency teams continue to respond to the tragic incident.
At least seven journalists died in a road accident along the Yola–Kumo road in Gombe State on December 29, 2025, after the Billiri axis. The victims were returning from a colleague’s wedding ceremony in Billiri LGA. Preliminary reports indicate the crash was caused by a burst tyre. The deceased include staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other media workers. Four persons sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya expressed condolences, while emergency teams continue to respond to the tragic incident.
Tragedy in Gombe: 7 Journalists Killed, 4 Injured in Fatal Road Accident While Returning from Wedding Ceremony
At least seven journalists died in a road accident along the Yola–Kumo road in Gombe State on December 29, 2025, after the Billiri axis. The victims were returning from a colleague’s wedding ceremony in Billiri LGA. Preliminary reports indicate the crash was caused by a burst tyre. The deceased include staff of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other media workers. Four persons sustained injuries and were hospitalized. Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya expressed condolences, while emergency teams continue to respond to the tragic incident.
