IPC Decries Attacks On Punch Newspapers Journalists; Calls For Immediate Investigations






The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria has expressed concern over the recent attacks on two Abuja-based journalists of Punch Newspapers; Amarachi Orjiude and Solomon Odeniyi.

In a statement signed by the Communications Officer, IPC, Olutoyin Ayoade said reports from the Punch Newspapers specified that Orjiude was picked up by kidnappers in Chika, Lugbe, around noon on Sunday while Odeniyi was robbed around 2 am on Saturday in his Lugbe residence of Abuja.

Orjiude who faced death threats from the kidnappers was robbed of her money and phone, likewise, Odeniyi who was cut severally with a machete by the robbers was also robbed of his phones, money, and belongings.

IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, in a statement, said that the state of insecurity in the country has become extremely worrisome.

He added that in a country where press freedom is under attack, journalists and media workers now face additional threats of kidnappings and robbery attacks. 

He pleaded with security operatives and relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the criminal attacks, and prosecute the perpetrators for their crimes as a step to reducing the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria.

Arogundade also stressed the need for concerted efforts to be taken to ensure that the stolen belongings are returned.

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