Nigerian journalist Ugagbe released after days in police detention

The Nigeria Committee of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has secured the merchandise of journalist, Stanley Ugagbe, a newsman with Secret Reporters, aft days successful constabulary custody pursuing his apprehension by information operatives successful Abuja.

In a connection issued connected Monday, IPI Nigeria said Ugagbe was released to its President, Musikilu Mojeed, astatine astir 7:30 p.m. connected July 6 aft sustained engagement with the constabulary authorities.

The institute said Ugagbe had been granted bail, though investigations into allegations of espionage, cyberstalking and computer-related offences against him are continuing.

According to the connection signed by IPI Nigeria’s Legal Adviser, Tobi Soniyi, the writer was arrested from his residence successful Abuja past Wednesday by information operatives.

It said that instantly reports of his apprehension reached the institute, efforts were launched to find his whereabouts and place the information bureau liable for his detention.

The connection noted that the enquiries established that Ugagbe was being held astatine the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre.

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