NUJ, IPC secure police apology over Osun journalist's arrest

Osun State NUJ secretary Olalekan Akindoju was arrested at his home in Osogbo on June 11 by armed police officers, who ignored his press ID and handcuffed him. Following interventions by the NUJ and IPC, the Osun police command issued a public apology via DSP Abiodun Ojelabi and announced an investigation into the officers involved. The incident, blamed on mistaken identity, drew criticism from press freedom advocates who called for measures to protect journalists.