NUJ Secretary Attacked, Beaten up by Thugs in Ebonyi

Mr Nnamdi Akpa, the Nigeria Union of Journalists Secretary Ebonyi State Council was on Monday attacked and beaten up by thugs.

Akpa who is said to be a Correspondent of Guardian Newspaperthe, Ebonyi State was kicked and punched on the back while the thugs had a field day.

According to report, the victim was attacked simply because he was seen in the hallow chambers sending a message to a prominent politician (names withheld) in the State.

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According to Akpa: “I have to go to the Hospital. I was beaten. I was brushed to the ground. What is my crime?”

The State speaker of the State House of Assembly who speaking with an emotion-filled voice condemned the attack meted out on the NUJ Secretary and also apologized to the victim and the entire NUJ family over the incident.

“This is a public place. It’s wrong to beat up a Journalist. You are not working for me. I want to tender an unreserved apology over what happened or should I kneel down? I apologise for what happened. I am very sorry for what happened.”

As political activities build up in the State, many Journalists and Stakeholders are expressing fear over their safety in the State.