Fracas Betwen NUJ Abia State and Soldiers on Patrol in Umuahia
Some soldiers this Tuesday invaded NUJ Press centre in Umuahia, Abia State capital, attacked journalists and destroyed their handsets and tablets.
The press centre became like a theatre of war during the attack as the soldiers stormed the centre in a commandos style and ready to attack anything.
The invading soldiers over 20, wielded their arms, willfully destroyed journalists gadgets including phones and laptops.
The soldiers were on a show of force patrol around the city centre when they unleashed terror on the harmless journalists.
NUJ chairman in Abia, John EMEJOR has condemned the attack in strongest terms and called for sanctions on those that carried out the act.
Army Explains:
No Fracas Betwen NUJ Abia State and Soldiers on Patrol in Umuahia
The attention of 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, has been drawn to social media publications alleging that troops on patrol in Umuahia town have invaded the NUJ Press Centre in Umuahia at about 10.00am today.
While it was true there was an issue between some soldiers on routine patrol, the magnitude is not as was reported.
What happened was that while the soldiers on patrol near the Abia State NUJ Secretariat, they noticed some people filming them.
Unfortunately, they seized and damaged their recording devices; an iPad and 2 mobile phones.
Preliminary investigation shows that the items belongs to journalists on their legitimate duties.
Consequently, the Commander 14 Brigade and Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division waded into the matter which has since been resolved amicably.
In addition, the soldiers involved will face disciplinary action.
The public are please requested to eschew rumour mongering and go about their lawful business.
Major Oyegoke Badamosi
Assistant Director Public Relations,
14 Brigade
The press centre became like a theatre of war during the attack as the soldiers stormed the centre in a commandos style and ready to attack anything.
The invading soldiers over 20, wielded their arms, willfully destroyed journalists gadgets including phones and laptops.
The soldiers were on a show of force patrol around the city centre when they unleashed terror on the harmless journalists.
NUJ chairman in Abia, John EMEJOR has condemned the attack in strongest terms and called for sanctions on those that carried out the act.
Army Explains:
No Fracas Betwen NUJ Abia State and Soldiers on Patrol in Umuahia
The attention of 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, has been drawn to social media publications alleging that troops on patrol in Umuahia town have invaded the NUJ Press Centre in Umuahia at about 10.00am today.
While it was true there was an issue between some soldiers on routine patrol, the magnitude is not as was reported.
What happened was that while the soldiers on patrol near the Abia State NUJ Secretariat, they noticed some people filming them.
Unfortunately, they seized and damaged their recording devices; an iPad and 2 mobile phones.
Preliminary investigation shows that the items belongs to journalists on their legitimate duties.
Consequently, the Commander 14 Brigade and Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division waded into the matter which has since been resolved amicably.
In addition, the soldiers involved will face disciplinary action.
The public are please requested to eschew rumour mongering and go about their lawful business.
Major Oyegoke Badamosi
Assistant Director Public Relations,
14 Brigade
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