Gunmen Attack Yobe NUJ Secretariat, Officer Injured

Gunmen attacked the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat in Damaturu, Yobe State, leaving a police officer seriously injured. The assailants stormed the premises, shooting the officer in the leg before fleeing.

The Chairman of NUJ Yobe Council, Rajab Ismail Mohammed, condemned the attack, emphasizing its threat to press freedom and security personnel. The incident highlights the risks faced by journalists and security personnel in the region, prompting calls for a comprehensive investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The attack represents an assault on press freedom and underscores the need for heightened security measures to protect journalists and uphold freedom of the press.