Journalists threaten police boycott over Arise TV crew attack
Members of the Port Harcourt Press have issued a two-week ultimatum to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, demanding an investigation into an attack on an Arise TV crew. The incident, which took place during a live interview, saw suspected thugs disrupt proceedings and threaten the interviewee, Dr. Leloonu Nwibubassa. Publisher Ogbonna Nwuke described the attack as a threat to journalism and public safety. The group warned of a boycott of police activities if their demands are not met.
What we know
- The Port Harcourt Press gave a two-week ultimatum to Kayode Egbetokun and Olugbenga Adepoju to investigate the attack on the Arise TV crew.
- The incident occurred at a hotel in Port Harcourt during a live interview with Dr. Leloonu Nwibubassa.
- Suspected thugs disrupted the interview, threatened Dr. Nwibubassa, and seized broadcast equipment, which was later recovered by the police.
- Ogbonna Nwuke accused the police of shielding the perpetrators and failing to make arrests despite being given names.
- The group threatened to boycott all police activities in Rivers State if those responsible are not brought to justice within the deadline.
