Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial zone, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has commiserated with the family of the slain correspondent of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), in Zamfara state, Hamisu Danjibga.
The former governor also donated N1million and 30 bags of assorted grains to the bereaved family.
Recall, Danjibga was murdered in cold blood by unknown assailants recently in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara state
Yari, who is the chairman of senate committee on water resources at the 10th senate also condoled with members of the correspondents chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Zamfara state council.
He described the death of Danjibga as a great loss not only to his family but the entire nation.
According to the lawmaker, the late Danjibga left a vacuum very difficult to fill in journalism and prayed Allah to forgive his shortcomings.
“His death really shocked many people, particularly those who knew him.
“He was a complete gentleman and committed journalist who would forever be remembered because of his investigative reportage.
“I want to use this opportunity to condole with his family and his colleagues, the correspondents chapel, I pray to Almighty Allah to grant his soul eternal rest”.
“At this juncture, I am releasing the sum of N1million and 30 bags of grains to his family as my little assistance” Senator Yari said.
Responding, the chairman of the correspondents chapel, Comrade Sani Haruna Dutsinma thanked Senator Yari for commiserating with the family and NUJ.
Dutsinma also commended the former governor for the gesture to the family.
