IPC tasks stakeholders on life of journalists

By Bartholomew Madukwe

LAGOS—Following the weekend murder of a reporter with the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Mr. Lawrence Okojie, in Benin City, Edo State, the International Press Centre,  IPC,  in Lagos has called on media stakeholders to meet and brainstorm on measures to safeguard the life of journalists and other media professionals in the country.

Condemning the murder of the NTA reporter, Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, said the killing of Okojie was shocking, unfortunate and, therefore, deserving of urgent investigation.

He stated:  “The death of Okojie has again reinforced the need for media stakeholders to meet and brainstorm on measures to safeguard the life of journalists and other media professionals while putting up a stout defence of media freedom in Nigeria.”

According to him, it was one killing too many and very sad that journalists are still being murdered in cold blood with no one so far prosecuted and convicted for the acts.

He urged the Police to make the case of journalist Okojie a turning point.

It will  be recalled that Okojie was killed by gunmen on Saturday night July 8, 2017 in Benin City, Edo State.

It was gathered that  the deceased was dropped off by NTA staff bus at Ogunola Junction in Benin City around 8p.m., on Saturday and thereafter, called to inform his wife that he was on his way home.

However, several hours later his wife could not reach him, leading to apprehension and search that led to the discovery of his corpse in a morgue in the city on Sunday night.

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