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IPC SPJ-HUB Condemns Remand Of Kano Journalist In Prison

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September 1, 2024
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The International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos-Nigeria, through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub has decried the remand of a Kano-based journalist, Mr. Muktar Dahiru, of Pyramid FM in prison.

Dahiru was arrested, detained, expeditiously and abysmally charged to court and unfortunately confined behind bars for sharing ‘supposed contents’, assumed offensive material by the the State government.

Melody Akinjiyan, Press Freedom Officer, IPC signed a statement issued to condemn the development.

The journalist, Muktar Dahiru was arrested by the Police on Thursday, August 29, 2024 for an alleged series of content shared on his Facebook page.

The organisation said media reports reaching it said : “Muktar Dahiru has been remanded in prison for sharing media content deemed critical of state government officials, including Governor Abba Yusuf and the reinstated emir, Lamido Sanusi.

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“Muktar Dahiru was secretly charged before Magistrate Court 24 at Gyadi Gyadi, Court Road, with criminal conspiracy, defamation of character, and intentional insult.

“The government said the alleged offences contravene sections 97, 391 and 115 of the Penal Code Law,” the statement said.

The press statement quoted the Executive Director, IPC Lagos, Mr Lanre Arogundade as saying “this action is highly condemnable as it constitutes a despicable abuse of power”.

Mr. Arogundade further stated that the journalist ought to have been granted bail in the first instance.

“As it is, it seems he’s being punished without proper trial”, he added.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

 

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