…Demands Thorough investigation
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria has raised serious concern about the sudden disappearance of Vanguard Newspaper’s House of Representatives Reporter, Mr. Tordue Salem since last Wednesday.
Mr. Salem was reportedly last sighted within the premises of a Total Filling Station, opposite the FCT, Abuja Police headquarters on Wednesday evening.
On Monday October 18 ,2021 , the Editor of Vanguard newspaper, Mr. Eze Anaba still confirmed that Mr. Salem was yet to be seen.
IPC’s Executive Director, Mr. Lanre Arogundade, in a statement signed by the Communication Officer of the IPC Olutoyin Ayoade stated that Salem’s disappearance is disconcerting and the search for him should be accorded high priority by the Police and other security agencies.
“In a country where the rights of journalists and media professionals are continuously violated, concerted efforts by relevant stakeholders are necessary to ensure that Mr. Salem returns to his family and beat safely, and that the safety of other journalists and media professionals is guaranteed”, he added.
IPC therefore appeals to the government and the security agencies to do all within their powers to locate Journalist Salem.