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Nigerian soldiers arrest and detain "The Punch" journalist for 2 days (Demo)

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By HRNJ-Uganda International Media News November 1, 2018

Nigerian military personnel arrested and detained journalist Friday Olokor while he was covering the peace enforcement operations in Jos in the Plateau State.
Source: MEDIA FEED

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