November 29, 2024

Nigerian Army Detains Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Amid Anti-Oil Bunkering Operation Controversies

Fisayo Soyombo, an investigative journalist and FIJ founder, was detained by the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt amid allegations of involvement with illegal oil activities. As Soyombo's arrest sparked heated debates about press freedom and military jurisdiction, civil organizations demanded his immediate release. However, his detention raised concerns over safety and raised questions about civilian treatment by security forces.