Nigeria, Feb. 7 -- The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has wrapped the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Bauchi State Council, in a warm embrace of sympathy following a road mishap that disrupted official duties in the state.

The incident occurred while journalists were on assignment, covering the inauguration of NEDC projects across Bauchi. A vehicle conveying members of the press team was involved in the crash, casting a pall over what was meant to be a day of celebration.

In a statement released on Saturday in Bauchi by the commission's Head of Corporate Services, Abba Musa, the NEDC expressed deep concern over the unfortunate turn of events.

According to the statement, the accident happened on Friday along the Yashi-Yel...