Journalists and other media professionals covering the nationwide protest starting August 1 have been urged to take necessary safety precautions to avoid attacks.
The International Press Centre (IPC) issued this advice on Wednesday through a statement, highlighting the need for caution due to past incidents where journalists were assaulted while performing their duties. Lanre Arogundade, Executive Director of IPC, emphasized the importance of media practitioners prioritizing their safety throughout the protest.
“We urge all journalists and media practitioners covering the nationwide protests to adopt and implement safety measures while conducting their work professionally,” Arogundade stated. He also called on security agencies to perform their duties in a civil and responsible manner.
“The security forces should recognize the media’s critical role in disseminating information and allow them to perform their duties professionally. The media should be seen as partners in progress, not adversaries,” he added.
The IPC also urged the public, including protesters, to support and protect journalists as they report on the protests.