The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT
Council, has expressed sadness over the death of
Mr. James Momoh of Abuja based Pilot
Newspapers.
Momoh was knocked down by the convoy of the
Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-
Madueke, along Nicon Junction, Maitama, late
Wednesday evening on his way from work.
Reports indicated that Momoh was taken to the
NNPC hospital where he later gave up the ghost
after the incident.
In a statement by the Chairman of Council,
Comrade Chuks Ehirim, described the death of
Momoh, a production staff with the newspaper, as
avoidable and unfortunate.
According to Ehirim, the tragic death of Momoh
brings to fore the recklessness of government
convoys and their absolute disregard for traffic
rules and other road users.
The NUJ FCT chairman lamented that the minister
has not demonstrated any concern and human
feeling for the deceased by reaching out to his
relatives. He said she was rather more bothered
about protecting her image.
Ehirim warned that the union will not fold its arms
and watch government officials treat human lives
with levity and called for proper investigation into
the matter as well as proper compensation for the
bereaved family.
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