The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, has strongly condemned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) raid on Urban Radio station in Enugu. Men alleged to be EFCC officials stormed the radio station, disrupting a live broadcast and arresting presenter Favour Ekoh.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a press release signed by the Council’s Secretary, Dame Ifeoma Amuta, NUJ Chairman Comrade Sam Udekwe described the act as unprofessional, regardless of the investigation’s seriousness. He noted that such forceful disruption of broadcast transmission is typically seen during military rule. Udekwe emphasized that individuals suspected of offenses should be investigated through due process, not by disrupting public facilities.
“The NUJ condemns this embarrassing act and calls for a thorough investigation to ascertain whether it was truly carried out by men on official duty,” Udekwe stated. He demanded that the EFCC apologize to the station and the general public for the unethical behavior. Udekwe expressed concern that intimidation of media workers by those in uniform has become a recurring issue, urging an end to this official neglect.
The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 5:45 pm when a team alleged to be EFCC officials stormed the radio station, disrupting transmission and whisking away on-air personality Favour Ekoh. The NUJ Chairman emphasized the need for respect for press freedom and due process in investigations.