The International Press Centre, Lagos-Nigeria is calling for
thorough police investigations over the shooting of female Africa Independent
Television (AIT) reporter, Miss Owei Patience by gunmen on Friday, 8th
December 2017.
According to reports from The Nation online, “Owei, who
covers the Government House, was attacked by gunmen at about 10:30 pm on Friday
while returning from a church service. She was shot at close range and
dispossessed of her mobile phones, cash and other valuables.”
The Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade in a statement
described the unfortunate occurrence as a great concern to the Nigerian media
and its stakeholders.
“It is unfortunate that we almost lost one of our own in the
media to gunmen. This again points to the security lapses in the Nigerian
society which calls for a serious concern and thorough investigations by the
Nigerian Police.”
IPC therefore calls the attention of the Commissioner of
Police, Bayelsa state to immediately investigate this attack as it is not the
first of its kind. The culprits involved should be made to face the law.
IPC also appreciates the efforts being made by the Bayelsa state
government to take up the medical bill of Owei’s treatment in the hospital.
SGD:
Melody Akinjiyan
Program Assistant/Safety Desk Officer
IPC
+2348162206470
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