By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna
A journalist with Albarka Radio, Bauchi, Muhammad Adamu, was allegedly brutalised by Jamilu kabir, a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bununu town, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state over the weekend while covering Sallah festivities.
Adamu was sent by the station to cover the celebrations in Bununu, the headquarters of Tafawa Balewa Local Government, when the DPO allegedly tried to bar him from attending the events, leading to an altercation that resulted in the journalist’s molestation by the DPO and his men.
Adamu, who is receiving treatment at a clinic in the area, alleged that the attack was perpetrated by SP Jamilu Kabir, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the area.
The journalist stated that as he moved further to introduce himself, the DPO allegedly insulted him, leading to a violent confrontation.
“The DPO abused me, and I retorted because he refused to allow me to cover the festivities despite identifying myself as a journalist. So he started beating me, and his officers joined in by hitting me with sticks,” Adamu said in an interview.
“This is not the first time police in Bauchi have molested journalists,” he claimed.
Adamu cited a recent case where an AIT cameraman was also assaulted by police in the state.
The incident has sparked calls for the Commissioner of Police in charge of the state to investigate and punish those responsible.
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