KANO GOVT DEMANDS JUSTICE OVER ATTACK ON JOURNALISTS
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
The Kano State Government has called for an investigation into the reported attack on journalists shortly after they covered the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano.
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, condemned the incident and expressed concern over the safety of journalists performing their professional duties.
Waiya, in a statement issued by the ministry, said the reported attack on journalists, including staff of Radio Nigeria Pyramid FM Kano, was unacceptable.
He urged security agencies to investigate the incident, identify those responsible and ensure that anyone found culpable is prosecuted according to the law.
The commissioner also called on political parties and their supporters to respect journalists and allow them to carry out their duties without intimidation as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to press freedom, peaceful political activities and the safety of media professionals in Kano.