NUJ lauds conviction of kidnappers of female journalist

The AdamawaCouncil of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has lauded the conviction of five kidnappers who abducted a female journalist in 2021 in the state.

This is contained in a statement jointly issued on Tuesday in Yola by the council’s chairman and secretary, Ishaka Dedan and Fidelis Jockthan.

According to the statement, three of the convicts were sentenced to life imprisonment, while one got 10 years and the other a five-year jail term.

“We specifically commend the police for the discreet investigation into the matter, which led to their subsequent prosecution.

“The arrest and conviction of the culprits have demonstrated that there is still hope for the common man in the country’s policing and judicial systems.

“Such action will definitely rid society ofbad eggs as well as guarantee the safety of citizens,” the NUJ said.

The NUJ cautioned journalists to always be conscious of their safety and security.

The five were convicted of the kidnapping of Amra Ahmad-Daska, a staff member of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation, on May 4, 2021, at her residence in Yola-South Local Government Area.

She was freed a week later after paying N4 million in ransom to the abductors.