IPC Seeks Safe Work Environment For Journalists, Condems Journalist's Brutaliity

Oyeniran Apata, Lagos


The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, on Friday, condemns the manhandling of a photo journalist, Olukayode Jaiyeola  while covering a peaceful protest to mark Nigeria's 60th independence anniversary at the Maryland Area of Lagos State by Police.



IPC appeals to police officers and other security operatives to create a safe environment for journalists and other media professionals to carry out their duties unhindered. 


Media reports said the incident happened around 12:00 noon when a policeman, Innocent Adadu, hit Jaiyeola's head with a baton, which immediately made him collapse, with blood gushing out of his injured skull.”


IPC's rogramme Officer/Safety Desk Officer, Melody Lawal

 condemned the unwarranted brutality of the journalist in the course of his legitimate duty of covering a peaceful protest by a group of Nigerians. 


"Although we commend the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu for his prompt intervention over the matter, we hereby demand that the culprit should be prosecuted so that the assaulted journalist could have justice, " he stated.

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