Sikiru Obarayese, DAILY POST correspondent in Osun State has been arrested for his presence at the EndSARS protest venue.However, Police Commissioner, Wale Olokode, said he heard about the situation and has directed the withdrawal of the case.
Also worried about the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the State, Yemisi Opalola said efforts were on to free the reporter. She, however, expressed disappointment that Sikiru refused to leave the scene when police ordered everyone to leave. She assured DAILY POST that the reporter would be released as the Commissioner was on top of the matter.The Nigeria Union of Journalists leadership in Osun has condemned the development.“He identified himself. The attempt to emasculate journalists is an aberration”, he fumed.
I'm wondering what a reporter should cover. If that was said to NTA Reporter, I would understand.
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