The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for a thorough investigation by the police into the shooting of female reporter with the Africa Independent Television (AIT), Owei Patience, by gunmen last weekend in Bayelsa State.
According to reports, “Owei, who covers the Government House, was attacked by gunmen at about 10:30 p.m. on Friday while returning from a church service. She was shot at close range and dispossessed of her mobile phones, cash and other valuables.”
The Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade in a statement, described the unfortunate occurrence as a great concern to the Nigerian media and its stakeholders.
“It is unfortunate that we almost lost one of our own in the media to gunmen. This again points to the security lapses in the Nigerian society, which calls for a serious concern and thorough investigation by the police,” he said.
Arogundade went on; “IPC therefore calls the attention of the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State to immediately investigate this attack as it is not the first of its kind.
IPC wants shooting of Bayelsa female reporter investigated
