Ikoku Four: nuj Warns Against Romance With Police

The Nigeria Union of Journalists ( NUJ), Rivers State council, has warned journalists in the state against any form of romance with the police over the killing of an automobile mechanic, Chima Ikwunado and his colleagues who are currently in detention.
This was contained in a statement signed by the council’s Secretary, Mr Ike Wigodo and made available to the press in Port Harcourt recently.
The statement noted that journalists in the state should shun any form of invitation by the E.Crack Police unit, but should concern themselves more on unraveling the circumstances behind the act.
It also advised on what it described as a team work in order to resist any sort of temptation that may arise in the process therein.
“It has come to the notice of NUJ, Rivers State Council that,  E-Crack unit of the police is inviting some journalists including some national dailies to come and  see a video,” it warned.
It further charged members of the council to ensure fairness in their reportage, rather than taking sides.
According to the statement, any invitation from the police should be via the NUJ leadership in the State to ensure proper and thorough work and as well as to promote team work.
“Please, disregard such invitations as such  invitations should come through the NUJ.  Members of NUJ should beware of any invitations from E,- Crack on this matter outside NUJ leadership.We should fight together as a family”, it appealed.
Some journalists who reacted to the alleged police invitation, condemned it in its entirety, and said it must stop forth with.