Ogun Police Chief Calls for Ethical Journalism Practices

On Tuesday, Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, called on media practitioners to return to the core tenets of journalism, emphasizing accuracy, objective reporting, and developmental news. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit by the newly elected executive members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the Police Command Headquarters in Abeokuta.

Ojajuni stressed that adherence to fundamental journalism ethics is crucial for maintaining peace, public order, and democratic accountability, especially in light of the rapid spread of unverified information on digital platforms. He warned that sensationalism and fake news could undermine security efforts and increase societal tensions.

Ojajuni assured the journalists of the command's support and the importance of collaboration between security agencies and the media. Comrade Yetunde Fatungase, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, praised the Police Command's efforts to combat crime and reaffirmed the Chapel's commitment to responsible journalism.