Kogi Governor Bello Bars Journalists From Covering Activities

Date of Occurrence

February 3, 2016
State/Country

Kogi State, Nigeria

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Description

Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello banned journalists of the state from covering the inauguration of the Deputy Governor, Mr Simeon Achuba. Security Men, operating on the orders of the governor prevented the journalists from covering the event.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2016-02-03
State/Country

Kogi State, Nigeria
Perpetrator

Security Operatives attached to the Lugard Government House in Lokoja
Legal Foundation

Section 39 of the constitution affirms the fundamental rights of expression
Source

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/bello-bars-journalists-from-covering-activities/