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The Digest:

A cameraman with Channels Television, Kani Ben, has died from spinal cord injuries sustained in a ghastly road accident in Bauchi State. Ben passed away at about 4:00 a.m. on Sunday at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment. He was among 13 journalists from various media organisations involved in the February 6 crash while covering the commissioning of North East Development Commission projects. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle conveying the journalists attempted to overtake a convoy when it veered off the road and somersaulted, throwing occupants out. Ben, seated in the front, suffered severe spinal injuries and underwent surgery a day after the crash. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Key Points:
  • The tragedy highlights the occupational hazards journalists face while covering official assignments.
  • It underscores the need for improved safety protocols for media personnel on government coverage duties.
  • Ben's family loses a husband and father, while the journalism community mourns a colleague.
  • This signals the broader issue of road safety and vehicle maintenance for press crews.
  • The timing, weeks after the crash, reflects the severity of injuries and prolonged medical struggle.
The journalism community mourns Kani Ben, whose death underscores the need for enhanced safety measures for media professionals on assignment.

Sources: Daily Trust, Channels Television