A stray bullet has struck a journalist from Abubakar Rimi Television, who was serving at Kano Government House.
The journalist, Naziru Idris Yau, confirmed the incident to NIGERIAN TRACKER. He recounted that while they were waiting after a function with some of his colleagues, chatting close to their usual gathering spot at the last Government House gate, he was hit by the bullet.
After an examination at the Government House clinic, the ARTV journalist confirmed to NIGERIAN TRACKER that he is hale and hearty, evident even from his voice.
No security agency or Government House public relations department has yet commented on the incident as of the time of filing this report or the origin of the bullet.
The incident occurred amidst the celebration of World Press Freedom Day, which is observed every 3rd of May by the United Nations.
