By: Umar Mohd
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has donated the sum of N5m in addition to an automatic employment given to the eldest son of the Late cameraman of the state owned State Television Authority (BATV), Kabiru Ahmed Ilaleh, who died few days ago from injuries sustained in a recent road accident in the state while on official duty.
The governor who paid a condolence visit to the deceased house at Zango area, also directed the immediate payment of the deceased’s gratuity to support the bereaved family.
The Governor in his wisdom, announced the donation of N5m to the two wives of the deceased, described him as a dedicated professional who served the state with commitment, noting that his sacrifice in the line of duty would not be forgotten.
He offered prayers for the repose of the deceased’s soul and prayed Almighty Allah to grant him Jannatul Firdaus and grant the family the strength to bear the loss.
Speaking on behalf of the family of Late Kabiru, Salisu Abubakar Sadiq, the elder brother of the deceased, expressed appreciation to the governor for the support given to Kabiru and the other injured journalists including free treatments.
He said that all medical expenses incurred during Kabiru’s hospitalisation were fully covered by the Bauchi State Government.
He is survived by his mother, two wives, seven children, and other relatives.
Late Kabiru became the second cameraman to die after their involvement in the same crash with Kani Ben of Channels Television who died earlier.
Kani Ben passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Intensive Care Unit of the Modular Theatre Complex at ATBUTH, Bauchi.
He was 43 years old and is survived by his wife and two children.
Recall that Kabiru Ahmed Ilaleh died at the age of 56 in the early hours of Sunday, March 1, 2026, at the New Surgical Complex of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi.(Echo Express)
