The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council, has called on members in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, to remain vigilant following reports of violence in some parts of the territory over the #EndSARS protests.
The Chairman of Council, Emmanuel Ogbeche, in a statement said it has become urgent for journalists to take their safety seriously as few colleagues have narrowly escaped lynching by suspected hoodlums.
The statement reads in part: “We call on all our members and media practitioners in general in the FCT to take their safety seriously. We have received reports of the near lynching of some journalists but relieved that none was hurt.”
According to Ogbeche, journalists should have special numbers of other colleagues and security agencies on speed dial when covering protests and rallies.
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The NUJ FCT Council chairman called on security agencies especially the police to guarantee the safety of journalists at this difficult moment.
Editor: Ena Agbanoma
