IPC CONDEMNS POLICE ATTACK ON JOURNALIST DURING #ENDSARS PROTEST

The International Press Centre ( IPC) has condemned the unwarranted assault and attack by officers of the Nigeria police on a cameraman with Arise Television,  Francis Ogbonna, on  Sunday, October 11, 2020, in Abuja.

IPC Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said, “We condemn the uncalled attack on the journalist while carrying out his legitimate duty of covering a protest.”


Ogbonna was reportedly attacked and brutalised by the police while interviewing protesters  during an #EndSARS rally at Abuja.

A video recording by the victim and his colleague, Ferdinard Duroha showed  that Ogbonna was attacked by police officers who damaged his camera  and in the process inflicted injuries on him .

IPC urged  the Inspector General of Police to  intervene on the increasing cases of attacks perpetrated by police officers and ensure that the culprits are  punished in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Arogundade, also advised  the Inspector General of Police on the need to educate police officers on the field to create a safe environment for media professionals to carry out their duties.