By IPC Decries Attack On Journalists At Kaduna NUJ Secretariat
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos has described the attack on journalists at the Press Centre of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Kaduna State as unwarranted. The journalists were attacked by alleged political thugs during a briefing organised by some leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, July 30th, 2017.
It was gathered that two journalists; Lawal Mohammed of Liberty TV and a Cameranman attached to African Independent Television (AIT), were both brutalised while their working equipment; cameras, cell phones and recorders were also reportedly destroyed.
Director of IPC, Mr Lanre Arogundade in his reaction stated that the action of the political thugs was by all standard not acceptable as other means should have been soughted instead of ventilating their grievances within the structure of their political party which the NUJ Press Centre was not one.
He said, “The Press Unions exist to uphold the tenets of freedom of speech and freedom of expression, instead of the aggrieved members taking laws into its hands and unleashing attacks on the journalists, they should avail themselves of the opportunity provided for right of reply in the media.”
He also added that the Kaduna State Police Command to urgently investigate the matter and ensure the eventual arrest and prosecution of the culprits.
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