Shock as prison officers assault journalists covering court case

Journalists from the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) were reportedly assaulted by prison officers while covering a court case at the Ebonyi State High Court in Abakaliki.

The incident, which took place during a legal proceeding involving 36 inmates, was disclosed by Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer representing the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

According to Ejiofor, the officers attempted to forcibly seize the journalists’ camera, leading to a physical confrontation in which one of the crew members was assaulted.

Condemning the attack, Ejiofor described it as a blatant violation of press freedom and called on the leadership of the Nigerian Correctional Service to take swift disciplinary action against those responsible.

He further questioned why journalists were being obstructed, especially when the inmates had already been cleared of all charges three times.

“The world is watching. Journalists must be allowed to do their job without intimidation or violence,” Ejiofor warned.