Terrorism reporting: Withdraw threat to sanction BBC, Trust TV, SERAP tells MBuhari | TheCable
In a 50-minute documentary titled ‘The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara’, the BBC Africa Eye provided insight into the mindset of bandit kingpins, the booming kidnap-for-ransom industry, and how Zamfara’s insecurity may have been brought on by the ethnic conflict between Hausa and Fulani groups.
On Thursday, Lai Mohammad, minister of information and culture, said the two media houses would be sanctioned over the documentaries he described as the “But in a letter dated 30 July 2022, signed by Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP deputy director, the organisation said the threat is inconsistent with relevant laws.
“Rather than punishing the media for promoting access to diverse opinions and information on issues of public importance, your government should focus on delivering your promises to ensure the security of Nigerians.”“We would be grateful if the requested action is taken within 48 hours of the receipt and/or publication of this letter. If we have not heard from you by then, SERAP shall take all appropriate legal actions in the public interest.
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