Police arrest 13 after attacks on journalists in Port Harcourt
Three journalists were recently attacked in Port Harcourt, sparking concerns about the safety of media workers in the area. The Rivers State Police Command announced the arrest of 13 suspects linked to these incidents and other criminal activities. Allwell Ene of Megaletrics and Charles Opurum of Channels Television were among those assaulted. The police have urged journalists to avoid working alone in high-risk areas and pledged ongoing efforts to ensure public safety.
What happened
- The Rivers State Police Command arrested 13 suspects allegedly involved in attacks on journalists and other crimes in Port Harcourt.
- Allwell Ene was attacked by hoodlums while conducting an investigation at the Garrison axis, and Charles Opurum was assaulted near the Rumuola axis.
- Civil society groups criticized the police for delayed action and called for urgent intervention to address rising insecurity.
- The police responded by launching coordinated operations in affected areas and rescuing one of the assaulted journalists.
- The police commissioner advised journalists to collaborate with law enforcement and avoid solo investigations in crime-prone locations.
