Huriwa condemns harassment of journalists

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly condemned the increasing harassment and intimidation of journalists across Nigeria.
It warned that the rising climate of impunity posed a grave threat to press freedom and democracy under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by HURIWA on Tuesday, where the association stated that, its concerns stems from a series of troubling incidents, including the recent summoning of three journalists from Alimosho Today, a community news outlet in Lagos, by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command.
The association accused the police of being used as a tool by public officials and powerful individuals to silence the press.