The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has terminated the appointment of a clerical assistant over alleged misconduct linked to a road accident that claimed the lives of two journalists.
The commission said the dismissal of Aminu Abdullahi followed findings that he engaged in reckless driving, which resulted in the fatal crash that also left several journalists injured.
The accident reportedly occurred along the Yashi–Yelwan Duguri Road shortly after a project handover ceremony attended by officials of the North East Development Commission (NEDC).
According to reports, the convoy of journalists was heading to inaugurate the Bara Bridge linking Bauchi State and Gombe State when the accident occurred minutes after the earlier ceremony.
Two cameramen—Kani Ben of Channels Television and Kabiru Ahmed Ilelah of Bauchi State Television Authority—were reported to have died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The decision to terminate Abdullahi’s appointment was reached during the commission’s 13th plenary session held at its conference hall.
The commission stated that Abdullahi, a Grade Level 03 clerical assistant with the Ministry of Higher Education, was found negligent while performing an assigned duty of driving, contrary to Rules 0312 and 0327 of the Bauchi State Public Service Regulations.
It noted that he had been directed under “Any Other Duty” to convey journalists covering the commissioning of projects in Alkaleri Local Government Area.
The commission added that the termination followed recommendations from the Ministry of Higher Education and resolutions of the State Executive Council on the disciplinary matter.
It also queried the management of the ministry to explain why a clerical assistant was assigned driving responsibilities meant for trained drivers.
