NUJ demands an end to attacks on journalists

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) urged the Federal Government and security agencies to end attacks on journalists. In a statement marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists on November 2, NUJ President Alhassan Yahya condemned intimidation, arbitrary arrests, physical assaults and cyberbullying. He warned that failing to prosecute those responsible threatens press freedom, the rule of law and democratic governance. The union also called for effective safety measures and emergency support, especially for journalists working in high-risk areas.