In this video, OGTV reporter Taiwo Fabajo, Channels Television crew member Bidemi Bello, and journalist Gbenga Osinuga were harassed and physically assaulted while carrying out their legitimate professional duties.
The journalists were accompanying officials of an Ogun State Government agency on an enforcement exercise around Igbesa, specifically in the Ogunguandong area, when the unfortunate incident occurred.
Private security operatives attached to one of the Chinese companies in the area—not officers of the Nigeria Police Force—allegedly descended on the journalists and assaulted them while they were performing their lawful duties.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council, strongly condemns this attack on members of the press. Journalists must be allowed to perform their constitutional role without intimidation, harassment, assault, or any form of violence.
We call on the Nigeria Police Force to immediately investigate this incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Council assures all media practitioners and the general public that this matter will not be swept under the carpet. Everyone found culpable in the assault of these journalists must be identified and brought to book in accordance with the law.
Thanks.
E-Signed:
Comrade Bunmi Adigun
Secretary
Ogun State Council, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ)
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