IPC-SPJ Demands Immediate Release of Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo

IPC-SPJ Demands Immediate Release of Investigative Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo #FREEFISAYONOW:

Press Release

For immediate release, November 29, 2024

The Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, Nigeria, is demanding the immediate release of Nigerian investigative journalist and publisher of online newspaper, Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, who was arrested and detained by the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Information reaching the hub on Friday via @fijnigeria official X (formerly Twitter) handle indicates that Soyombo has been in the Army’s custody for the last three days.

The 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has been detaining our founder, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, for 3 days running. Journalism is not a crime, FIJ said.

SPJ is deeply worried about Soyombo’s safety, considering that he has previously faced threats and harassment over investigative reports he published.

SPJ demands the immediate release of Fisayo Soyombo from the Nigerian Army’s custody.

SGD:

Melody Akinjiyan

Press Freedom Officer, IPC

melodyakinjiyan@ipcng.org