Police commissioner tasks journalists on effective crime, court reporting

The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Azare, has charged journalists in the state to exercise thoroughness in their reporting of crime to avoid contempt.

Mr Azare gave the charge at a symposium on effective crime and court reporting organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom Council, and funded by the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary.

He said the symposium provided an opportunity for the police, judiciary and media to examine their respective responsibilities within the criminal justice system.

“It provides an opportunity for the police, judiciary and media to examine their respective responsibilities within the criminal justice system.

“More importantly, it will help us to explore how to work together without compromising our constitutional and professional obligations,” Mr Azare said.