Benue police arrest reporter over IDPs protest story

The Benue Police Command has arrested a NAN reporter, Emmanuel Atswen over a report on the protest by IDPs at the International Market camp in Makurdi.

What happened:

  • IDPs in the camp had protested the alleged diversion of relief items.
  • They had blocked the main entrance into the camp to stop vehicles loaded with the assorted relief materials, from driving out.
  • The IDPs said it was not the first time officials were loading materials from the warehouse.

Atswen, who was at the camp when the protest took place, not only filed the story but took still and video pictures of the protesters.

What is happening:

Atswen, who was arrested on Friday in Makurdi, is being accused of “defamation of character and falsehood”.

The Police has also refused to release the journalist, stating that his offence is not bailable.

 

 

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