A journalist with Albarka Radio in Bauchi State, Ibrahim Bababa, has been attacked by hoodlums while on duty.
Suspected thugs stormed the radio station on Wednesday and attacked the radio presenter while performing his duty in the station’s studio.
Mr Bababa was said to have been beaten by the hoodlums who also broke his computer.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Bauchi has condemned the attack on the Albaraka radio presenter.
The council in a press release signed by its secretary, Yakubu Lame, said the union found it necessary to condemn the act because it was carried out while the member was discharging his professional duty.
“During an emergency State Working Committee meeting of the union, members unanimously described as unacceptable, how hoodlums could gain access into a broadcast studio and successfully carry out their nefarious activities.
“While we share in the grief of the attacked member, we wish to state unequivocally that the attack on journalists as a way of venting anger is uncalled for,” the statement read.
The NUJ reminded the public that journalists work to protect the interests of people and, therefore, do not deserve such treatment.
“While we appeal to the security agencies to take effective measures for better protection of journalists in their assignments, the council hereby directs its esteemed members to shun all activities of any political party who could not provide the barest minimum security for journalists who are reporting their activities,” the NUJ said.
It was gathered that the attack on the radio presenter might be connected to his point-blank programme called “Gatarin Gwari.”
