By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Kano State Government has noted that working Journalists are not under any threat at the State’s seat of power.
It has, therefore, called on the members of the Media industry to always crosscheck their news items with all relevant authorities before publication to avoid unnecessary sensation that could mislead the public.
Its admonition is coming on the reported incident of a stray bullet that allegedly hit a Journalist, Nasiru Yau, of the state-owned Abubakar Rimi Television on Friday May 3, 2024, inside the Government House Kano.
According to reports, Yau, who was said to be in company with some colleagues at about 5pm ,suddenly began to feel pains in his arm ,and upon checking told his friends that he had been hit by a bullet .
” I felt something hit my arm and saw that it was a bullet . It appears that it came from a distance as it was cold when I touched it” Yau narrated
He was said to have managed to remove the bullet himself first, before seeking medical attention at the Government House Clinic.
But in a statement issued on Saturday, May 4, the Spokesperson for the Kano State Governor, Malam Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said Yau sustained injuries from the metal debris from an ongoing construction site at the Kano State Government House and not gunshot
“The truth of the incident emerged when medical professionals at the Government House Clinic disclosed the true nature of Nasiru’s injuries.
“For clarity purposes ,Nasiru Yau, the Reporter with the State Television Station was not hit by any stray bullet. Instead he sustained injuries from the metal debris emanating from an ongoing construction at the Kano Government House, an area that has been barricaded for caution.
“Let me, also, emphasise the need for Journalists to remain vigilant while carrying out their duties, especially in environments where construction activities pose potential hazards .
“We hereby dispel any rumours that had sparked outrage and call for increased safety measures for journalists covering sensitive events.
We also need to underscore the importance of accurate reporting and thorough investigation in mitigating misinformation and maintaining pubic trust ” part of the statement reads .
