Nigeria Police urged to see journalists as allies, not enemies
Nigeria Police should view journalists as allies during elections, not enemies, says Mojeed Musikilu, President of the International Press Institute Nigeria. He criticized attacks on journalists during elections and questioned using cybercrime laws against journalists for legitimate reporting. Musikilu highlighted high rates of journalist harassment, detention, and assault, noting the former Inspector General was placed on an infamy list for failing to address these issues. With upcoming elections, he urged authorities to see journalism as essential to democracy, not a crime.