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IPC-SPJ Demands Immediate Release Of Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo
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IPC-SPJ Demands Immediate Release of Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo
From Umar Dankano,Yola.
The International Press Center,IPC has challenge the Nigerian Military high authorities to release the publisher of an online news portal, Fisayo Soyombo unconditionally.
Safety and Protection of Journalists,SPJ hub of the Centre threw the challenge through a press release issued by the Press Freedom Officer,IPC.Melody Akinjiyan demanding the immediate release of Mr Soyombo and follow the legal way for redress.
“The Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria is demanding the immediate release of Nigerian investigative journalist and publisher of online newspaper, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo
“Soyombo was arrested and detained by the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
“Information reaching the hub on Friday via @fijnigeria official X (formerly twitter) handle, indicates that Soyombo has been in the Army’s custody for the last three days.
“The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has been detaining our founder Fisayo Soyombo 3 days running. Journalism is not a crime,” FIJ said.
“SPJ is deeply worried about Soyombo’s safety considering that he has previously faced threats and harassments over investigative reports he published.
“SPJ demands the immediate release of Fisayo Soyombo from the Nigerian Army’s custody”.The release highlighted
