Kogi Governor Bello Bars Journalists From Covering Activities

Date of Occurrence

February 3, 2016
State/Country

Kogi State, Nigeria

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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.

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State/Country

Kogi State
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/

Location

Kogi State, Nigeria

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Region

North Central

Rights & Freedom Violated

Press Freedom

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