Bauchi radio demands suspension of DPO after reporter assault

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•The assault on the reporter occurred in Bauchi state, Nigeria.
•The radio station publicly demanded the suspension of the involved DPO on March 24, 2026.
•The Committee for the Defense of Journalists (CJID) called for sanctions related to the assault on the journalist.
•The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) demanded a credible probe into the assault on the Bauchi journalist.
•The incident has drawn attention to police treatment of journalists in Nigeria.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the Bauchi state police suspend the DPO involved it could restore some public trust in law enforcement and signal accountability to journalists and civil society in Nigeria.

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🏛Committee for the Defense of Journalists 🏛Media Rights Agenda

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AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Bauchi radio demands suspension of DPO over assault on reporter AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)CJID seeks sanctions over Bauchi journalist assault AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)MRA demands credible probe into Bauchi journalist assault

A radio station in Bauchi, Nigeria, has called for the suspension of a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) following an assault on one of its reporters. The Committee for the Defense of Journalists (CJID) and the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) have also demanded sanctions and a credible investigation into the incident. This case raises concerns about press freedom and police conduct in Nigeria.