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.
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.
