The Nigeria Police Force have
made first public statement on the arrest and detention of Premium Times’
journalist, Samuel Ogundipe.
Speaking on the reported arrest,
the police spokesperson, Jimoh Moshood, said he was not aware of details of the
arrest.
Moshood, who spoke on Wednesday
during AIT’s breakfast programme, Kakaaki, however pointed out that no Nigerian
is beyond being invited by the police when an investigation is being carried
out.
“I am not aware of the details of
the matter. But what I can say is that any Nigerian, whether a journalist or
any member of the public can be invited by an investigating officer to come
around so that he or she can clear themselves of any allegations against them.
Since you are telling me now, I will find out exactly what is happening,”
Moshood said.
The police, through the Special
Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), on Tuesday arrested and detained Ogundipe, who
covers the security sector for Premium Times.
Many Nigerians, activists,
lawyers and groups have called for the unconditional and immediate release of
the reporter who is still in detention as at press time.
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