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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 81137, member: 636"] Atiku mourns a grim day for journalism after a deadly Gombe crash. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed profound sadness over the deaths of seven journalists in a road accident in Gombe South. He identified the victims as dedicated media professionals traveling back from a colleague's wedding celebration. The statement from the African Democratic Congress figure extended condolences to the families, friends, and co-workers of the deceased, along with the wider press community, specifically mentioning the Nigerian Union of Journalists and the Nigerian Guild of Editors. Atiku offered prayers for the peaceful rest of the souls lost and for strength to comfort those grieving during this painful period. His message framed the incident as a tragic blow to the press corps, highlighting the routine journey that ended in catastrophe for the group. [/QUOTE]