By Fortune Abang
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, have expressed shock and deep sorrow over the death of Mr Sunday Olatuyi, a photojournalist with Advocate Broadcasting Network (ADBN TV).
The reactions were contained in separate statements issued on Monday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, and the Secretary of the NUJ FCT Council, Mr Jide Oyekunle.
Olatuyi, 40, an indigene of Odo-Oro Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, was reportedly knocked down by a reckless Toyota Corolla with registration number ABUJA RBC 128 AM.
The incident occurred on Saturday night, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Lugbe Bus Stop, Abuja, while he was returning home from work.
He later died from injuries sustained in the accident.
Ebienfa said the ministry received the news with profound sadness, describing Olatuyi as a dedicated and jovial journalist accredited to cover the ministry’s activities.
He extended the ministry’s condolences to Olatuyi’s family, colleagues, the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DICAN), and the management and staff of ADBN TV.
Similarly, Oyekunle described Olatuyi’s death as shocking and painful, noting that he was a committed member of the NUJ FCT Council and an active union man.
He condemned the circumstances surrounding the incident and called for a thorough and transparent investigation, urging the Nigeria Police Force to ensure the prosecution of the driver involved.
Oyekunle also expressed concern over rising cases of reckless driving within the FCT, stressing that justice must be served to deter similar incidents.
Olatuyi, a Senior Cameraman and former staff of Ben TV, is survived by his wife, a seven-month-old daughter, Eniola, and his aged mother. (NAN) (http://www.nannews.ng)