Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu State Council has condemned the brutal attack on it’s member , Comrade Dennis Agbo, a reporter with the Vanguard Newspaper,who was beaten to stupor along four others by suspected thugs from Neke over a land dispute at Ugwuokwunele Umuaram in Ikem, Isiuzo Local government Area of Enugu State.
The Union in a statement signed by the Chairman,Comrade Sam Udekwe and the Secretary, Dame Ifeoma Amuta and made available on Monday ,April 22, wondered why such dastardly act should be meted out to a young man who had proof of ownership of his family’s land to the extent that his late Uncle the owner was buried on the land.
The Union therefore called on the Commissioner of Police, Enugu Police Command,Kanayo Uzuegbu to investigate the matter and bring the culprits to book,while Agbo reclaims his land . Their word, “We call for justice and want all the thugs and their sponsor (s) brought to book while our colleague reclaims his land”.
Attached is an open letter the NIH,Enugu state Council wrote to the Commissioner of Police,Enugu Police Command
22/4/24
The Commissioner of Police Enugu State,
Sir,
NUJ Enugu State Council writes to condemn attack on its Member and wants the police to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring justice to member.
The matter which is said to have been brought to your command is a very serious one which cannot be swept under the carpet.
On Sunday 21/4/24 the Nigeria Union of Journalists Enugu State Council received the unpleasant news of attack on one of its members and Vanguard reporter,Mr Dennis Agbo who was beaten to stupor by suspected thugs from Neke over a land dispute at Ugwuokwunele Umuaram in Ikem, Isiuzo Local government Area of Enugu State.
The union while condemning the attack in its entirety wonders why such dastardly act should be meted out to a young man who had proof of ownership of his family’s land to the extent that his late Uncle the owner was buried on the land.
We call for justice and want all the thugs and their sponsor (s) brought to book while our colleague reclaims his land.
The Union looks forward to a very positive and fruitful result after investigation on the matter and justice for the Vanguard reporter.
Accept our Warmest regards.
Signed
Comrade Sam Udekwe Chairman NUJ Enugu State Council
Dame Ifeoma Amuta
Secretary.
Author: Maureen Ikpeama