Channels TV Reporter Dies, After Soliciting Financial Help For Liver Cancer

Gombe State Governor,  Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed sadness over the untimely death of a Channels TV correspondent, Vincent Bala Danture.

The reporter aged 39 died few days after soliciting the financial help fr the public in treating the cancer of the liver.

Before his demise, Danture was given first aid at an Indian facility.

He is from Kaltungo Local Government Area, Gombe State and a father of two kids.

In a press release, the governor wrote:

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state has received with sadness the death of Channels Television reporter in Gombe, Mr Vincent Danture, who passed away today.

Vincent passed away in the early hours of today, Wednesday, 19th February 2020 at the National Hospital, Abuja preparatory to his departure to an Indian Hospital for treatment.

Vincent, 39, is survived by his spouse, two kids and aged mother, among other relatives.

Governor Inuwa Yahaya, in an acknowledgement message, described the death of the Channels Television reporter as a significant loss not just to his immediate family however to journalism profession, the state and the country at large

He kept in mind that Vincent was a core professional, hardworking and devoted reporter, who contributed exceptionally in projecting the programs and policies of Gombe state through well-balanced reporting.

The Governor advised his household to take solace in the truth that their boy, as an active member of the renowned journalism profession, lived a remarkable life amongst his contemporaries and performed himself with utmost professionalism and self-respect while performing his project.

He revealed to the sincere acknowledgements of the Government and people of Gombe state to the family of the departed, Management and personnel of Channels Television, in addition to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ where Mr. Danture when worked as the Gombe state Council Secretary, ensuring the mourning family of Government support.

He prayed God to give the departed soul everlasting rest and the family the perseverance to bear the terrific loss.

Ismaila Uba Misilli

Senior Special Assistant

( Media and Publicity)