Ajibade Owefose, a Nigerian journalist working with Trust TV has reportedly died in his sleep.
The Imo State correspondent, was discovered by his neighbours on Saturday morning, September, 7 after they broke into his apartment, when they noticed he had not responded to several knocks on his door.
Ajibade had recently buried his father-in-law in Imo State, with various associations, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapter, showing solidarity before his untimely demise.
He was survived by his wife and three children.
Reacting, Ibrahim Shehu Adamu, the Chief Operating Officer of Trust TV, described the late Ajibade as a dynamic and passionate reporter whose energy and dedication brought life to every story he covered
Adamu said, “His sudden passing is a profound loss to all of us at Trust TV, and his vibrant presence will be deeply missed. Ajibade’s journalistic excellence and engaging reporting style made him a valuable member of our team
“His stand-ups brought stories to life, and his absence leaves a void that cannot be filled. We mourn his untimely passing.”
The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma in his condolence message, described the deceased as a hardworking, committed, dutiful and God-fearing journalist who plied his trade responsibly, ensuring that he did not compromise on the ethics of the media profession he belonged to.
The governor extended his sincere condolences to the young family and aged mother at this challenging time in their lives.