NUJ condemns attack on journalists by hoodlums in Kano

Following the nationwide protest against bad governance on Thursday, some journalists on fieldwork were attacked by hoodlums, who took advantage of the situation to engage in rampage and mob action.

A bus, belonging to the Channels Television conveying 11 journalists from different media outfits, including print and broadcast, was attacked by hoodlums, who were wielding weapons on Sokoto Road, Kano State.

The Chairman, Kano State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Abbas Ibrahim and Secretary, Abba Murtala, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday to newsmen.

The Kano NUJ leaders said the hoodlums smashed the window glasses of the bus, as it drove past, littering sprinkles of glass on the passengers and injuring some of them.

According to the statement, a car belonging to Wazobia, Cool FM and Arewa group conveying reporters was also attacked by the hoodlums adjacent to the Kano Government House.

Condemning the attacks, the NUJ leaders said, “We wish to categorically state that it is constitutional for citizens to stage peaceful protests but illegal and unlawful to subject other citizens to intimidation and abuse.

“We therefore condemn in very strong terms the attack on journalists, who are discharging their functions as responsible members of the society, contributing their quota to the progress and development of our dear nation.

“We will also use this opportunity to call on the appropriate authorities to ensure that law and order is maintained in the state.”

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