Since we quickly forget our History in these parts -

A Channels Television news reporter Enenche Akogwu has lost his life in the Kano bomb blasts that took place a few hours ago this evening, January 20, 2012.

According to Channels TV official website, Akogwu, 31 was said to have been shot by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect, outside the Kano state government house while in the line of duty.

He had just returned to Kano two days ago after spending sometime in Lagos. He is said to have missed his flight twice before switching airlines.

Akogwu, who before his death covered the northern region uncovering breaking stories and events across the troubled northern region, is said to have been a ‘resourceful and fearless reporter’.

‘The management is deeply saddened by the death of their courageous reporter’, the statement read.

He was the winner of Channels Television’s 2011 Chairman’s award and was honoured at the station’s end of the year celebration.

Source - https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj0sf2-3OTTAhVCOhoKHfujDJYQFggsMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthenet.ng%2F2012%2F01%2Fchannels-tv-reporter-enenche-akogwu-killed-in-kano-blasts%2F&usg=AFQjCNHqMO8JRnFzh7HJKt6ZBjqzwWsngA&sig2=GlAfmbBUmL587dKwZIvung

Omagago:
Yes, truly.

Whoever took that picture gets my vote for ''wickedest person in the whole wide world''

CARLOSZ:
Journalists, including New York Times photographers Tyler Hicks (R- in glasses) and Lynsey Addario (far L), Getty Images photographer John Moore (2nd L), freelance photographer Holly Pickett (3rdL) and freelancer Philip Poupin (4th L) run for cover during a bombing run by Libyan government planes at a checkpoint near the oil refinery of Ras Lanuf March 11, 2011.

Hicks and Addario, along with NYT correspondents Stephen Farrell and Anthony Shadid, went missing after falling behind the lines of Muammar Gaddafi's advancing forces two days earlier.

REUTERS/Paul Conroy

Two days earlier or two days after this photo was taken? This paragraph is very unclear.

TheGreatIYANU:
Since we quickly forget our History in these parts -

A Channels Television news reporter Enenche Akogwu has lost his life in the Kano bomb blasts that took place a few hours ago this evening, January 20, 2012.

According to Channels TV official website, Akogwu, 31 was said to have been shot by unknown gunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect, outside the Kano state government house while in the line of duty.

He had just returned to Kano two days ago after spending sometime in Lagos. He is said to have missed his flight twice before switching airlines.

Akogwu, who before his death covered the northern region uncovering breaking stories and events across the troubled northern region, is said to have been a ‘resourceful and fearless reporter’.

‘The management is deeply saddened by the death of their courageous reporter’, the statement read.

He was the winner of Channels Television’s 2011 Chairman’s award and was honoured at the station’s end of the year celebration.

Source - https://www.google.com.ng/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj0sf2-3OTTAhVCOhoKHfujDJYQFggsMAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthenet.ng%2F2012%2F01%2Fchannels-tv-reporter-enenche-akogwu-killed-in-kano-blasts%2F&usg=AFQjCNHqMO8JRnFzh7HJKt6ZBjqzwWsngA&sig2=GlAfmbBUmL587dKwZIvung

Lets not forget Charles Erukaa of Channels, too.

I remember he was stabbed during attacks on an APC rally in Mama Peace's hometown.

simplyhonest:

you are right... but it still doesn't change the risks involved..

There's a level of risk in every job... The military takes more risk... this post won't make me fill an ounce of pity for journalist... infact... ordinary folks takes pictures better in riskier situation than journalists these days...

maltina:
These are the ones that Nigerian journalist should emulate

some Nigerian journalists too died in active service na, eg the channels tv guy that died after bomb explosion in the north some years back.

Except Nigeria journalists

iPopAlomo:
Bros...? is it for free Because I don't understand... do they take more risks than boxers...?!!! Or Nurses?!!!


Long and short of it... it's their job... and they're paid to do it...

wit all due respect, ds comment of urs is quite silly

Jeezuzpick:




Whoever took that picture gets my vote for ''wickedest person in the whole wide world''

Lol. Looks more like photoshopped

cooljoe:
wit all due respect, ds comment of urs is quite silly

To each his opinion...

But... don't soldiers take more risk than any photo journalist...?!!!

Chai! Which kind craaazy job be this? Trust my Naija journalists, na aftermath pictures them go show us. Them no go kill themselves nau.

iPopAlomo:



There's a level of risk in every job... The military takes more risk... this post won't make me fill an ounce of pity for journalist... infact... ordinary folks takes pictures better in riskier situation than journalists these days...

OK sir... for such ordinary folks, they are also taking risks as well

kizyalex10:
U guys didn't notice anytin in this post,no Nigerian dey dia,u see naija no dey carry last.hmmmmm u can't see a Nigerian reporter @ d scene of the event.na 3 days after them go show,With security oooo come dey ask question,datz why our news ddey change face like wrapper because it was nt gotten @ d time of. The event,maybe it was narrated. To them by a drunkered.after. Reading it for us.maybe another people who went one week later will bring another version of the story.jst to keep us confused.God punish them,where they report live is when it comes to whistle blowing.mtcheeew

In memory of late Chennels tv, enenche Akogwu. Who was shot over 4times by the members of boko haram while covering in kano 2012. I remember how he was first robbed few night before then and how he called trying to file the video of the Gun battle. They were two but one was lucky to escape

TheGreatIYANU:
Since we quickly forget our History in these parts -

A Channels Television news reporter Enenche Akogwu has lost his life in the Kano bomb blasts that took place a few hours ago this evening, January 20, 2012.

Eeeya...may God rest his soul.

What about the two Nigerian journalists that got killed by Taylor's NPFL rebel group during the Liberian Civil War in the early 90s? Taiwo(forgotten his other name) and Krees Imobibie.

Op where are pictures of Nigeria journalists?

Then who snapped these journalists

Good job... but Nigeria hmmmmm

Tocynone:
Then who snapped these journalists

Same thing i was going to ask

i didnt expect to see any Nigeria Journalist in the pics - and i wasnt disappointed. our journalist shd step up....

why u no post Nigeria journalist abi don't they take list abi their report an amebo

some of these photos are staged besides they chose to be journalists what about fire men who runs into burning buildings while everyone is running out?

Tocynone:
Then who snapped these journalists

Same Question I wanted to ask lol

Nigerians!!! Some of you mocking Naija photojournalist...yet I've never read on this forum from a single person praising a Naija photojournalist who get brutalized by polithiefcian security details..No Not one.

Rather you condemn and insult them, taking pictures of corrupt policemen and women, soldiers brutality, SARS over handedness, etc and for what? "not realising this is Naija and power brokers are accepted by the people to do as they please".

photojournalism is a very high risk career. Dying in the line of duty is a harsh reality unfortunately.

passion with their job... dey re all foreigners...but coming to nigeria... have not seen any journalist paying such sacrifice.... even to cover sambisa forest.....

CARLOSZ:
A woman reporter runs with a rebel fighter to avoid snipers at the frontline against the Islamic State fighters in Aleppo's northern countryside October 10, 2014.

REUTERS/Jalal Al-Mamo

who took photos of them running?

i think its high time journalists start making use of drones to cover chaotic areas instead of having to go there and risk their lives.

Just like nigeria driver!....aciident everyday but dey still kwontinuo

[quote author=CARLOSZ post=56370255]

They take their job seriously, sometimes more than the security operatives. [/q
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But are they paid that much? why risk their lives like that? l feel so much for the one that lost his two legs,yet he's still in the same job,I pull my cap for am

No Nigeria journalist ll try such thing. They report dia own news days after event.