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Soldiers Detain VOA Journalist for 5 Hours
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) condemns the arrest of journalist, Grace Alheri Abdu, a correspondent for Voice of America(VOA) by soldiers in Rivers State, and demand action against the perpetrators.
Abdu, went to Oyigbo Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyigbo Rivers State, on November 28, 2020 on an investigative visit following riots in the area that resulted in the destruction of property, including the burning of a police station.
She was however accosted by military officers on patrol in the zone and taken into detention.
The soldiers accused her of running live broadcast of their operations in the volatile area without permission.
According to the Vanguard newspaper, the journalist denied the allegations, claiming that as soon as she arrived at Oyigbo, she approached a group of soldiers and introduced herself.
She further explained that she sought permission from one of the soldiers to take photos of the burnt police