The Kano State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists has condemned attacks on Journalists on Thursday by some hoodlums during the hunger protest.
Recall that a bus belonging to Channels Television carrying 11 journalists from various media houses, including print and broadcast, was attacked by hoodlums wielding dangerous weapons along Sokoto Road in Kano.
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This was contained in a statement on Thursday jointly issued by Council’s Chairman and Secretary, Abbas Ibrahim and Abba Murtala respectively.
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During the attack the hoodlums smashed the rear glass of the bus as it passed by, with sprinkles of glass injuring some of them.
Similarly, a car belonging to Wazobia, Cool FM, Arewa group conveying reporters was also attacked by hoodlums near the Kano Government House along State Road.
‘’We wish to state clearly that it is constitutional for citizens to stage peaceful protests but illegal and unlawful to subject other citizens to intimidation and abuse.’’
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‘’We, therefore, condemn in very strong terms the attack on journalists who are out performing their jobs as responsible members of the society contributing their quota for the progress and development of our dear nation.’’
‘’We will also use this opportunity to call on all authorities concerned to ensure that law and order is maintained in the state,” the statement said.
