Vanguard Newspaper Journalist Brutally Attacked By Kuje Prison Officals

Date of Occurrence

November 12, 2015
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

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10 officals of the Nigerian Prison Service at Kuje Prisons assaulted a Vanguard Photo Journalist, Mr Emmanuel Ebeleke, outside the FCT High Court in Maitama District of Abuja for taking several photos of six suspects in the murder case of Anthony Eze. Mr. Elebeke was left with injuries to his legs and body as a result of this vicious beating.

Details

Date of Occurrence

2015-11-12
State/Country

Federal Capital Territory
Source

http://saharareporters.com/2015/11/12/vanguard-newspaper-journalist-brutally-attacked-kuje-prison-officials-0

Location

Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Region

North Central

Rights & Freedom Violated

Press Freedom

Gender of Victim(s)

Mode of Attacks

Unlawful Killings, Physical Attacks, Torture, Degrading Treatment

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