By Abubakar Mohammed,Sokoto <\/p>\n
The Department of State Services (DSS), Sokoto State Office, has tendered an apology to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sokoto State Council, and its Secretary, Comrade Muhammad Nasir Bello, over the alleged assault on him at the Sokoto State Government House.<\/p>\n
The apology was conveyed by a high-level delegation comprising three Deputy Directors of the Service and the Chief Detail of the Sokoto State Government House, who visited the NUJ leadership to express regret over the incident.<\/p>\n
During the visit, the delegation stressed that it was never the intention or directive of the Service to humiliate, intimidate or harass any journalist carrying out legitimate professional duties.<\/p>\n
The DSS representatives assured the Council that such an incident would not recur and disclosed that appropriate administrative sanctions would be taken against the personnel involved.<\/p>\n
They also acknowledged the cordial working relationship between the Service and the media, expressing their commitment to strengthening and sustaining the existing relationship.<\/p>\n
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Usman Mohammed Binji, the NUJ Sokoto State Council said it appreciates the apology and assurances offered by the DSS.<\/p>\n
The Council described the apology as an important step towards addressing the incident and preventing a recurrence.<\/p>\n
It reiterated its commitment to promoting responsible journalism and maintaining a professional relationship with security agencies and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n
However, the Council emphasised that the safety, dignity and freedom of journalists must be respected at all times, particularly in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities.<\/p>\n
Bello, a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), was allegedly assaulted while covering a solidarity rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Aliyu at Government House, Sokoto.<\/p>\n
The NUJ had earlier condemned the incident, demanded an investigation and called for medical attention and compensation for its Secretary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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