The Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Shiekh Ahmed Gumi is currently holding a closed-door meeting with some participants at a meeting on the effects of insecurity in northern Nigeria in Arewa House Kaduna.
Security men manning the entrance of the venue have barred some journalists from entering the meeting Hall allegedly organized by BBC Hausa service with Shiekh Gumi as the town hall meeting is held.
Also Read;. Governor Umahi Blows Hot On Herdsmen
The meeting which was earlier scheduled for 31st March 2021, had fixed for 11 pm prompt.
The town hall meeting “On how insecurity affects education in northern Nigeria”, in Arewa house conference Hall later slid into close door meeting with selected journalists allegedly of the same faith and fate.
Journal Reporters gathered that many journalists earlier invited to partake in the meeting were later prevented from entering the hall by private security hired to man the entrance.
Even journalists with invitation cards were prevented from entering as the private security men insisted on a text message sent by a lady to journalists originally invited for coverage.
Journal Reporters also gathered that many Kaduna-based journalists who went to the venue were disallowed entry by the security, saying they were working based on instructions.
Journalists who made attempt to forced their way in were locked out, and the entrance door locked.
Recalled that Gumi had penultimate month described journalists as criminals for tagging bandits as criminals.
Reviewed by SERIES News
on
March 31, 2021
Rating:
No comments: