(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is concerned about the recent arrest of Langre Arogundade. According to the IFJ’s information, Arogundade, Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) was arrested at his home early on the morning of 11 February 1999. No reason, other than the existence of “a petition” was […]
(IFJ/IFEX) – The IFJ is concerned about the recent arrest of Langre
Arogundade. According to the IFJ’s information, Arogundade, Chairman of
the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) was
arrested at his home early on the morning of 11 February 1999.
No reason, other than the existence of “a petition” was given for his
arrest. He has since been released.
The IFJ believes that Arogundade was arrested as a result of his work
within the NUJ, in particular in relation to press freedom. The
organisation is particularly worried that his arrest came at a time when
Arogundade had been receiving death threats as a result of his NUJ
activities.
Recommended Action
Send appeals to the Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces:
recent declarations relating to press freedom and democracy in Nigeria
that he is left free to undertake his journalistic and trade union
activities
Appeals To
General Abdulsalam Abubakar
Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council
and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
State House
Abuja, Nigeria
Fax: +234 95 232 138
Please copy appeals to the source if possible.
