Nigerian Journalist Kemi Olunloye Arrested Over Article Published On Pastor Ibiyeomie

Date of Occurrence

January 8, 2018
State/Country

Rivers State, Nigeria

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Popular blogger, Femi Olunloye was arrested in Port-Harcourt Prison, for allegedly publishing an article defaming the senior pastor of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie. She was denied bail.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2018-01-08
State/Country

Rivers State
Perpetrator

The Nigerian Police
Legal Foundation

Section 39 of the 1999 constitution
Source

https://ynaija.com/activism-blog-kemi-olunloyos-freedom-taking-forever-not/

Location

Rivers State, Nigeria

Region

South South

Rights & Freedom Violated

Press Freedom

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Forced Disappearances, Unlawful Arrests and Detention

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