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IPC calls for thorough investigation into killing of NTA staff member
The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned in strong terms the gruesome killing of Chukwu Odiahu, a member of staff of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), in Okene, Kogi State.
In a press statement released by IPC in Abeokuta, the late Odiahu who works at the engineering department of the NTA booster station in Okene, was allegedly stoned to death by some yet-to-be identified persons on Tuesday.
The cause of the alleged attack is unknown and as at the time of the report, some staff of NTA on duty have been reportedly arrested and are currently under interrogation at the Divisional Office of the Nigeria Police Force in Okene.
In a statement by the Executive Director of IPC, Lanre Arogundade: “the increased and continued attacks against journalists and media workers is of worrisome concern.”
“Media workers and their rights must be respected and protected, crimes and attacks against journalists should not be condoned, the perpetrators of these horrifying brutalities must be prosecuted and face the consequences for their actions”, the statement read.
The former Lagos NUJ president calls on the authorities to ensure an immediate and thorough investigation to avoid the violation of the human and professional rights of those who may have been wrongfully arrested.
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