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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command, has issued an unreserved apology to Channels Television following the recent assault on its cameraman, Mr Ogbonna Chukwu, by officers of the Corps.
The State Commandant, Mr Panam Musa, rendered the apology on Monday during a courtesy visit to the Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State.
Chukwu was reportedly manhandled by NSCDC operatives while trying to gain access to the venue of the turbanning ceremony of former Vice President Namadi Sambo by the Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Bamalli, in Zaria on Saturday.
The incident triggered widespread outrage after a video of the assault circulated on social media.
Describing the behaviour of the officers as “unfortunate and unacceptable”, Musa said it was not in line with the principles or values upheld by the Corps.
“I am here for two main reasons. First, to appreciate the NUJ for its longstanding support of the NSCDC, and secondly, to tender our sincere apology to Channels Television for the incident in Zaria.
“It was an act of overzealousness by some of our personnel, which we do not condone. On behalf of the Corps, I sincerely say we are sorry,” the commandant said.
He assured that disciplinary actions were already being taken to address the misconduct and ensure such an occurrence does not happen again.
“We value the media as strategic partners in national development and wish to further strengthen our synergy,” Musa added.
In his response, NUJ Chairman, Alhaji Abdulgafar Alabelewe, commended the commandant for taking responsibility and offering a public apology, describing the action as uncommon among security agencies.
“There are ways to know honourable men; they take responsibility. Your visit and apology are highly commendable,” he said.
Alabelewe further assured the NSCDC of the union’s continued collaboration in advancing peace, security, and mutual respect between journalists and security agencies.
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