... NUJ petitions IGP, demands justice
By Chuks Uzochukwu
Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ has flayed the gruesome murder of a member, Hamisu Danjibga by suspected assassins.
The deceased, who was the Correspondent of Voice of Nigeria in Zamfara State, was last Sunday abducted in front of his house in Gusau by some unidentified persons.
Three days later, being Wednesday 20th September, 2023, his lifeless body was discovered in a soakaway behind his house.
The Union in a release signed by the President, Dr. Chris Isiguzo charged the Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun to investigate the death and ensure that the perpetrators were apprehended to face the wrath of the law.
NUJ described Danjibga's death as a clear plot to intimidate and force journalists into silence, insisting that the profession would continue to defy all odds to live up to expectations of serving the society for good.
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The release reads, "The Nigeria Union of Journalists mourns the death of a member in Gusau, Zamfara State, Hamisu Danjibga and calls on the Police to unravel the mystery surrounding his death.
"Hamisu who until his death was a Correspondent of Voice of Nigeria in Zamfara State went missing last Sunday when some unidentified persons abducted him from his house in Gusau.
"His lifeless body was discovered three days later, on Wednesday 20th September, 2023 in a soakaway behind his house. The stench of his decomposing body attracted pupils and Teachers from a nearby Islamiya School who subsequently raised alarm.
"We suspect that the death of Hamisu is a clear act of intimidation designed to force journalists into self-censorship and eventually silence them.
"Journalists should not be made to work with fear that they could be targetted for their work.
"We call on the Authorities to investigate this incident, credibly establish the facts, and ensure accountability for those who carried out the dastardly act. Journalists nged safety guarantees so that they can work freely and safely."
