NUJ CONDEMNS ALLEGED ASSAULT ON MEMBER

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The Kano council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, expresses displeasure over the unfortunate incident that occured during a news conference at the residence of member representing Tudun Wada Doguwa Constituency at the House of representatives, Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa where the correspondent of leadership newspapers Abdullahi Yakubu was allegedly assaulted by the member.

In a media statement signed by the chairman and secretary of kano NUJ comrade Abbas Ibrahim and Abba Murtal made available to journalists said As the matter is already before the Judiciary and the police, we hope a thorough investigation Will be conducted to unveil the truth just as the NUJ has set up a three man  committee for independent scrutiny of the matter. We wish to remind politicians that Journalists are partners in progress in ushering a virile democracy come 2023 while our members must also strive to stick to theirr professional code of ethics at all times. 

The existing cordial relationship between the Kano State government, politicians and Journalists is unrivaled and a departure wil not augur well to all.

Comrade Abbas Ibrahim

Chairman.

Comrade Abba Murtala,

Secretary.