NUJ Warns NSCDC Against Further Aggression, Harassment of Journalists in Kogi
Ibrahim Oyewale on LokojaThe Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has warned that an embargo may be placed on the coverage of the activities of the NSCDC in Kogi State should the agency engage in any further acts of aggression against journalists in the state.
The Vice Chairman Zone D, Comrade Adeiza Momojimoh, gave this warning while addressing journalists at press conference in Lokoja yesterday.
Comrade Adeiza noted the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Zone D, has followed with grave concern the arrest and detention of Mr. Opeyemi Owoeye, Editor of Kogi Report, by the Kogi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).He pointed out that the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate incident represent a dangerous trend capable of undermining press freedom and democratic governance in our country.“The Union is particularly disturbed by allegations linking a federal lawmaker, Hon. Leke Abejide, to the events that culminated in the arrest of the journalist.“If indeed the lawmaker had any grievance regarding the publication in question, he ought to have explored the existing cordial relationship between him and the Kogi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists to seek an amicable resolution.
