The International Press Centre (IPC) has stated that it is worried by the recent closure of some media outlets by the Zamfara State Government. The IPC
The International Press Centre has stated that it is worried by the recent closure of some media outlets by the Zamfara State Government.The Zamfara State Government had ordered the closure of some media houses on the allegation of their being found guilty of breaking journalism laws.
In ordering the closure of the media houses, the Zamfara Commissioner of Information, Ibrahim Dosara, stated that the government also directed the Commissioner of Police in the state to arrest all pressmen that attended an event organised by the Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate in the state, Dauda Lawal Dare.
“This closure is an attempt by the Zamfara state government to suppress freedom of the press in the state. Directing the Police to further arrest pressmen for attending an event is worrisome and a violation of citizens’ right to be informed,” it said. “It is not within the powers of the Governor or his agents, under whatever guise, to carry out such duties, as shutting down or sealing off media houses. This should be condemned by all,” Arogundade posited.
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