Media Condemns DSS Arrest of Two Journalists in Jos
The arrest of two journalists by the Department of State Services (DSS) in Jos has been widely condemned as an attack on press freedom. The journalists, Ruth Marcus and Keshia Jang from Jay 101.9 FM, were detained while covering the funeral of the APC National Chairman's mother. They had filmed a minor incident where security personnel initially blocked a church leader from entering the venue. In a strong statement, the radio station's management described the arrest as "illegal, undemocratic, and unacceptable." They emphasized that the journalists were simply doing their job by documenting an event of public interest. The station warned that intimidating the press is a dangerous trend that undermines democracy. They vowed not to be silenced and called on the public and international community to stand for press freedom and the rule of law. The journalists were later […]