DCR Commends Bamigboye for Impactful Investigative Work

The Ekiti-based civil society group, DCR, praised veteran investigative journalist Babatunde Bamigboye, popularly known as Omo Edema, for his significant contributions to exposing crime and promoting justice in Nigeria. In a statement issued in Ekiti, DCR emphasized the vital role of investigative journalism in uncovering crime and holding perpetrators accountable, particularly in cases involving victims silenced by fear.

Bamigboye has distinguished himself over two decades in South Western Nigeria through fearless investigative broadcasts and social justice advocacy. Notable investigations credited to him include the 2023 Leah Sundai human trafficking case and the 2025 probe into the death of Police Inspector Yusuf Suleiman, also known as BS Omo Alhaja.

The group acknowledged that Bamigboye has faced physical attacks and threats during his investigations, including an assault related to a 2018 inquiry into commercial transport operations in Ondo State. Despite these risks, he remains committed to exposing wrongdoing and seeking justice for victims, representing a voice for the voiceless.