Rivers journalist says arrested suspects are not his attackers
Allwell Ene, a broadcast journalist assaulted while working in Port Harcourt, has stated that the 13 people arrested by the police are not the ones who attacked him. He expressed disappointment that the actual perpetrators have not been apprehended despite the arrests. Ene urged the police to intensify their efforts to find and prosecute those responsible for the assault. Civil society groups and media organisations have also called for more decisive police action.
What happened
- Allwell Ene was attacked by hoodlums while carrying out his duties in the Garrison area of Port Harcourt.
- The police arrested 13 suspects at the same location, but Ene said they are not the real culprits.
- The police spokesperson, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the arrests and said investigations are ongoing.
- The suspects were reportedly apprehended while committing similar crimes at the same spot.
- Media groups and concerned citizens are urging the police to identify and prosecute the actual attackers.
