Armed Soldiers Shut Down Daily Trust Office in Borno State, Arrests Editor and Reporter

Date of Occurrence

January 6, 2019
State/Country

Borno State, Nigeria

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Description

Armed soldiers reportedly invaded Daily Trust’ news and regional office in Maiduguri, Borno State and arrested the regional editor, Uthman Abubakar and a reporter, Ibrahim Sawab over a lead story published about the military operation in the North-East.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2019-01-06
State/Country

Borno State
Perpetrator

The Military
Legal Foundation

Section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution
Source

https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/breaking-armed-soldiers-shut-down-daily-trust-office-in-borno-arrhttps://www.dailytrust.com.ng/breaking-armed-soldiers-shut-down-daily-trust-office-in-borno-arrest-editor-reporter.htmlest-editor-reporter.html

Location

Borno State, Nigeria

Region

North East

Rights & Freedom Violated

Press Freedom

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention

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