• NUJ demands probe

By GARBA MUHAMMAD and IBRAHIM GAMBO, Kaduna

The son of a journalist has been murdered at school in Kaduna, raising questions about the identity and motive of his killers. The lifeless body of Ahmed Musa, a student of Government Technical College, Malali, was recently discovered near the school premises under suspicious and violent circumstances.

Reacting to the tragic development, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Kaduna State Government to establish a probe panel to investigate the tragic death of the student. In a statement issued on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, and signed by NUJ Kaduna Council Secretary, Comrade Gambo Santos Sanga, the union described the incident as “unfortunate, unacceptable, and condemnable by every right-thinking individual.”

According to reports, the deceased, an SS2 student was found with clear signs of brutalization and strangulation, sparking widespread outrage and concern. The NUJ emphasized the need for swift government action to ensure justice is served and the perpetrators are held accountable.

“The late Ahmed Musa was a gentle and dedicated student, as attested by his father, Comrade Musa Mohammed, a practicing journalist based in Kaduna,” the NUJ said. “He was full of life until the shocking discovery of his lifeless body.”

The statement further highlighted that Ahmed Musa had been relocated to Government Technical College, Malali, from Government Technical College, Kajuru, as part of a government directive aimed at ensuring students' safety due to security concerns.

The NUJ extended its condolences to the bereaved family, the school authorities, and the Kaduna State Government over the tragic loss, urging relevant security agencies to expedite investigations and bring the culprits to justice.

The incident has sparked widespread concern among parents, educators, and stakeholders, who are demanding enhanced security measures within schools to prevent similar occurrences in the future.