Journalist Slumps, Dies on Duty In Bauchi

A Journalist in Bauchi, Malam Ibrahim Aliyu, on Thursday slumped and died while working on a story at the Government House, Bauchi.

It was gathered that Aliyu, Government House Correspondent of the Bauchi State Television (BATV), was writing his report on the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, when he suddenly collapsed.

He was rushed to the hospital, where he was confirmed dead moments later.

According to Malam Kabiru Ilela, his Cameraman, who witnessed the incident, said that the late Aliyu had worked throughout the day and was compiling his report at about 5.30pm, when he suddenly started “jerking”.

“He had his meal by his side as he was writing the report, when his mood suddenly changed and he started jerking, collapsing in the process.

“We raised alarm and sought for help to convey him to the hospital. On reaching the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, a doctor confirmed that he had died,” Kabiru said.

Aged 37, the deceased left behind two wives, six children, an aged mother and four brothers.

The deceased was buried in accordance with Islamic injunctions on Friday (this morning) in Bauchi.