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Don’t go to North East without
authorization, Nigerian Military tells journalists
The Nigerian Military on Wednesday urged Journalists to seek
permission from authorities before embarking on coverage of security areas in
the North East.
In a statement issued, Rabe Abubakar, the Acting Director of
Defence Information said, “It has been observed that certain journalists embark
on coverage of security areas in the North East for documentary purpose and the
likes without due authorization from the military authorities.”
“This practice is not only capable of jeopardizing
the success of the on-going military operations in the area
but also poses great concern to the safety of the journalists
concerned.”
He added, “Much as the military is not trying to gag the press
from carrying out their legitimate duties, permission should be sought from the
Armed Forces before embarking on such venture.”
“This will enable adequate security to be provided for such
journalists by the military. Even though Boko Haram has been substantially
decimated any roaming journalist could be a target of unsuspecting fleeing Boko
Haram member and this will not be in the best interest of media organizations
and the nation at large.”
“It is therefore, advised that any journalist desirable of
covering conflict areas should seek permission from the military hierarchy so
that adequate security arrangement could be provided by the troops on the
ground,” the Brigadier General said.
“It is also the responsibility of the military to safeguard the
lives and property of the Nigerian citizenry including law abiding journalists
in the theatre of operation and in Nigeria in general.”
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