NUJ Osun condemns arrest of secretary, demands public apology from police

The Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has condemned the apprehension and detention of its Secretary, Olalekan Akindoju, by officers of the Nigeria Police Force, describing the enactment arsenic disturbing and unacceptable.

Akindoju, who is besides the Head of News and Current Affairs astatine Rave 91.7FM/WSTV, was arrested successful the aboriginal hours of Thursday and aboriginal released pursuing interventions by acrophobic stakeholders.

In a connection signed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin, the NUJ expressed interest implicit the apprehension of a nonrecreational writer without capable probe and verification.

The assembly noted that the incidental raised superior concerns astir respect for property freedom, cardinal quality rights, and the regularisation of law.

According to the statement, “Journalists carrying retired their law responsibilities merit extortion and respect alternatively than harassment oregon intimidation.”

The assembly condemned the mode successful which Akindoju was arrested and subjected to unnecessary distress contempt being a law-abiding national and respected media professional.

While acknowledging the involution of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, and the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, which led to Akindoju’s release, the NUJ maintained that “the incidental c...