Police arrest suspects after attacks on journalists in Rivers
Several journalists were attacked by suspected hoodlums in Port Harcourt, raising concerns about their safety while on duty. The Rivers State Police Command responded by arresting 13 suspects linked to these incidents. Allwell Ene and Charles Opurum were among those assaulted in separate attacks. The police have assured the public of ongoing investigations and increased efforts to maintain security.
What happened
- The Rivers State Police Command arrested 13 suspects allegedly involved in attacks on journalists and other criminal activities in Port Harcourt.
- Allwell Ene of Megaletrics and Charles Opurum of Channels Television were both attacked by hoodlums in different parts of the city.
- A coalition of civil society groups condemned the attacks and criticized the police for a delayed response.
- The police stated that investigations are ongoing and urged journalists to avoid working alone in high-risk areas.
- The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and called for public cooperation in providing credible information.
