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I'm in hiding' - Fisayo Soyombo, Nigerian journalist who exposed rot in Nigerian pris - Edoman - 10-22-2019 I'm in hiding' - Fisayo Soyombo, Nigerian journalist who exposed rot in Nigerian prison and judicial system raises alarm Fisayo Soyombo, the Nigerian investigative journalist who exposed the rot in Nigerian prison has confirmed that he went into hiding folllowing security operatives' move to arrest him. The journalist adopted the pseudonym 'Ojo Olajumoke' as he spent two weeks in detention, five days in a police cell and eight days as an inmate in Ikoyi Prison to expose the rot in Nigeria's justice system in a three-part series. Speaking to Sahara Reporters, Fisayo reportedly said he is wanted by the Buhari-led administration for exposing corrupt practices in the Nigeria Police Force and Nigerian Correctional Service. Quote:“It's true. I'm in hiding" he said. His report which contained audio, pictorial and video evidence of corruption in the Nigerian judicial system, allegedly irked the Nigerian prison authorities especially the comptroller-general of the prison services. The Guardian reported that Fisayo Soyombo was scheduled to speak at a workshop on fake news organised by Goethe Institute on Tuesday evening, but he pulled out of the event following threat of arrest. Quote:“Prisons authorities are very angry and have decided to get the journalist arrested,” the source said. He has also vacated his residence where he just renewed rent and forced to go underground following a hunt allegedly launched against him by security operatives. RE: I'm in hiding' - Fisayo Soyombo, Nigerian journalist who exposed rot in Nigerian pris - Edoman - 10-23-2019 We are not planning to arrest investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, we are investigating Ikoyi Prison instead - NCS Controller-General, Ja’afaru Ahmed The controller general of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ja’afaru Ahmed has denied claims of planning to arrest investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, who exposed the rot in Nigeria’s criminal justice system. Commenting on the documentary which exposed “drug abuse, sodomy, bribery, pimping and cash and carry operations” in Ikoyi prison, Ahmed said those found guilty of the allegations would be punished. Quote:A statement released on Tuesday evening read “The attention of the Nigerian Correctional Service has been drawn to allegations of drug abuse, sodomy, bribery, pimping and cash and carry operations in Ikoyi Custodial Centre, Lagos. Describing investigative journalists as the agency's partners who seek the development of the nation, Ahmed stated that they have no plans of arresting or prosecuting Fisayo who went into hiding. Quote:“Investigative journalists are partners, who seek the development of the nation, and called for more of such findings aimed at reforming the institution for better service delivery,” he said. |