IT was both a show of hypocrisy and shame as an operative of the State Security Service; SSS posted to Ebonyi State Government House, Abakaliki, Mr. Emeka allegedly pushed and punched the cameraman of Africa Independent Television, AIT, in the State, Mr. Chineye Sunday on the face as he (cameraman) was trying to establish shots of dignitaries at an event in Ikwo local government area of the state, Saturday.

The event which was the traditional marriage ceremony of the former President of Nigeria, General Olusegun Obasanjo’s son, Bisoye Obasanjo and his wife, Chigozie Nwenyi at Okpuitumo, Ndufu Ikwo Development Centre of Ikwo LGA was almost ruined, if not for the display of comportment and maturity exhibited by the AIT cameraman during and
after the attack on him.

Vanguard gathered that Mr. Sunday left the scene of the event with bruises, swollen face and a damage camera worth over a N1 million.

Narrating his ordeal, “The thing is that similar incident has happened before during a function and it was a National Assembly member, Hon. Tobias Okwuru that had to intervene in the matter.

After that incident, the next one was the one that happened at Ikwo during Chief Obasanjo’ son’s traditional marriage yesterday (Saturday).

Immediately I entered where dignitaries were and established my shots the guy (SSS operative) who was at my back pushed me. When that happened, I now started staggering with myself and my equipment.

“I went to the guy and asked him, why he did what he did; the next thing was for him to punch me close to my eyes. It was a terrible incident that happened before dignitaries and even before the ADC to the Governor and if it was possible the ADC would have beaten up the guy but he restrained himself.

“My camera that was damaged is worth over N1 million and I cannot use it again to cover any function for government or anybody else until it is repaired or a new one purchased for me”. He lamented.

Speaking with a cross section of journalists in the state, some of them expressed disappointment over the incident and called on the state government to deal decisively with the SSS personnel, if not they would never cover any event involving the Governor since their
safety cannot be guaranteed.

“We are shocked, embarrassed and humiliated by this development. This SSS guys are fond of obstructing us from doing our job both in the Government House and at the Stadium; and the most annoying aspect of it is that they know us very well. We are all in the Government House. We are not strangers to them.

“We wonder who gave them the audacity to attack us. It is only in Ebonyi State we feel threatened to do our job. These guys need training and retraining; they shouldn’t vent their angers on us if their condition of service is not acceptable to them. They should allow us to do our job while they do theirs. Journalists world over are harmless persons”.

Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, South East Zone, Mr. Christopher Isiguzo who stated that he was yet to study the intricacies surrounding the case, condemned it entirely. He added that the zone would reach out to State Director of SSS with a view to ensuring that such development does not occur in future.

Meanwhile, the ADC to Ebonyi State Governor, Mohammed Tijan, Chief Security Officer, CSO, and Chief Detail appealed to Journalists in the state to express calm over the incident as the affected SSS operative would not escape any disciplinary measure.
However, effort made by Journalists in the State to get the attention of the SSS operative proved abortive as he did not want to discuss the matter. Ends


www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/sss-operative-beats-ait-cameraman-obasanjo-sons-wedding/

It is a pity that fair journalism is being molested in this so called Nation.. What are they trying to tell us, to be afraid of our govt official we elected or not to get our constitutional right of freedom of information.. I pray for Nigeria oOo.. God Bless Nigeria!

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We all stand on trial, my lord, for by our actions we have denigrated our Country and jeopardized the future of our children. As we subscribe to the sub-normal and accept double standards, as we lie and cheat openly, as we protect injustice and oppression, we empty our classrooms, denigrate our hospitals, fill our stomachs with hunger and elect to make ourselves the slaves of those who ascribe to higher standards, pursue the truth, and honour justice, freedom, and hard work. I predict that the scene here will be played and replayed by generations yet unborn. Some have already cast themselves in the role of villains, some are tragic victims, some still have a chance to redeem themselves. The choice is for each individual.

I predict that the denoument of the riddle of the Niger delta will soon come. The agenda is being set at this trial. Whether the peaceful ways I have favoured will prevail depends on what the oppressor decides, what signals it sends out to the waiting public.

In my innocence of the false charges I face Here, in my utter conviction, I call upon the Ogoni people, the peoples of the Niger delta, and the oppressed ethnic minorities of Nigeria to stand up now and fight fearlessly and peacefully for their rights. History is on their side. God is on their side. For the Holy Quran says in Sura 42, verse 41: "All those that fight when oppressed incur no guilt, but Allah shall punish the oppressor." Come the day.



Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa

Lol..are u sure its bkus dat SSS guy is so ugly,that he didnt want us to see his face.

Ok what type of disciplinary action would they take against him? Perhaps the guy might have acted to defend his Principal. You never can tell,some of those camera lens look like - dangerous weapon where bullet can escape. What was his distance (camera man) from his object, I mean proximity.

....

Eya!! They must replace that camera

Journalist dey hear am o

Mohammed Tijan! An ADC to Gov. Elechi Amadi? Hahaha...mortals never learn from history. Aguiyi Ironsi is locked up for same mistake in 'Totorus' by hades.

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This thread is too short . ok I think I Know what to do . Hmmmmmmm ok ! The SSS was sent by GEJ for trying to capture where OBJ and Amaechi were discussing 2015 . They were planning to open new nPDP sec. In Ebonyi .

When a picture of a man being punished by soldiers was posted online, many fools said that's the only way Nigerians can learn.....

I wonder what those imps will say about this...

nairaarea: We all stand on trial, my lord, for by our actions we have denigrated our Country and jeopardized the future of our children. As we subscribe to the sub-normal and accept double standards, as we lie and cheat openly, as we protect injustice and oppression, we empty our classrooms, denigrate our hospitals, fill our stomachs with hunger and elect to make ourselves the slaves of those who ascribe to higher standards, pursue the truth, and honour justice, freedom, and hard work. I predict that the scene here will be played and replayed by generations yet unborn. Some have already cast themselves in the role of villains, some are tragic victims, some still have a chance to redeem themselves. The choice is for each individual.

I predict that the denoument of the riddle of the Niger delta will soon come. The agenda is being set at this trial. Whether the peaceful ways I have favoured will prevail depends on what the oppressor decides, what signals it sends out to the waiting public.

In my innocence of the false charges I face Here, in my utter conviction, I call upon the Ogoni people, the peoples of the Niger delta, and the oppressed ethnic minorities of Nigeria to stand up now and fight fearlessly and peacefully for their rights. History is on their side. God is on their side. For the Holy Quran says in Sura 42, verse 41: "All those that fight when oppressed incur no guilt, but Allah shall punish the oppressor." Come the day.



Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa

Like i said in the actual post, No offence committed go unpunished, saro-wiwa payed for betraying Igbos, and his people suffered for same, to assure divine just judgement, the man who killed hip payed with his life, and his people were snatched away from power. Any complain?

Lol, 1million naira for camera!!!, i never would have thought cameras were that expensive. Choi!!

berem: IT was both a show of hypocrisy and shame as an operative of the State Security Service; SSS posted to Ebonyi State Government House, Abakaliki, Mr. Emeka allegedly pushed and punched the cameraman of Africa Independent Television, AIT, in the State, Mr. Chineye Sunday on the face as he (cameraman) was trying to establish shots of dignitaries at an event in Ikwo local government area of the state, Saturday.

The event which was the traditional marriage ceremony of the former President of Nigeria, General Olusegun Obasanjo’s son, Bisoye Obasanjo and his wife, Chigozie Nwenyi at Okpuitumo, Ndufu Ikwo Development Centre of Ikwo LGA was almost ruined, if not for the display of comportment and maturity exhibited by the AIT cameraman during and
after the attack on him.

Vanguard gathered that Mr. Sunday left the scene of the event with bruises, swollen face and a damage camera worth over a N1 million.

Narrating his ordeal, “The thing is that similar incident has happened before during a function and it was a National Assembly member, Hon. Tobias Okwuru that had to intervene in the matter.

After that incident, the next one was the one that happened at Ikwo during Chief Obasanjo’ son’s traditional marriage yesterday (Saturday).

Immediately I entered where dignitaries were and established my shots the guy (SSS operative) who was at my back pushed me. When that happened, I now started staggering with myself and my equipment.

“I went to the guy and asked him, why he did what he did; the next thing was for him to punch me close to my eyes. It was a terrible incident that happened before dignitaries and even before the ADC to the Governor and if it was possible the ADC would have beaten up the guy but he restrained himself.

“My camera that was damaged is worth over N1 million and I cannot use it again to cover any function for government or anybody else until it is repaired or a new one purchased for me”. He lamented.

Speaking with a cross section of journalists in the state, some of them expressed disappointment over the incident and called on the state government to deal decisively with the SSS personnel, if not they would never cover any event involving the Governor since their
safety cannot be guaranteed.

“We are shocked, embarrassed and humiliated by this development. This SSS guys are fond of obstructing us from doing our job both in the Government House and at the Stadium; and the most annoying aspect of it is that they know us very well. We are all in the Government House. We are not strangers to them.

“We wonder who gave them the audacity to attack us. It is only in Ebonyi State we feel threatened to do our job. These guys need training and retraining; they shouldn’t vent their angers on us if their condition of service is not acceptable to them. They should allow us to do our job while they do theirs. Journalists world over are harmless persons”.

Reacting to the incident, the Chairman of Nigeria Union of Journalists, South East Zone, Mr. Christopher Isiguzo who stated that he was yet to study the intricacies surrounding the case, condemned it entirely. He added that the zone would reach out to State Director of SSS with a view to ensuring that such development does not occur in future.

Meanwhile, the ADC to Ebonyi State Governor, Mohammed Tijan, Chief Security Officer, CSO, and Chief Detail appealed to Journalists in the state to express calm over the incident as the affected SSS operative would not escape any disciplinary measure.
However, effort made by Journalists in the State to get the attention of the SSS operative proved abortive as he did not want to discuss the matter. Ends


www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/sss-operative-beats-ait-cameraman-obasanjo-sons-wedding/

picture or e no happen.

Abegii wic kine Camera dey cost #1M Abi dem manufacture am for moon?

The guy's cameRa must be Replaced

Wats d minin f SSS?

I won't believe this story until I see the PRIKsor of the damaged camera

It's no surprise very little news comes out of that state.

Anything goes

This marriage tori don tire me

Brymo: Wats d minin f SSS?

it means se-x se-x se-x,now that you know,do you need some?

J

SSS + AIT = FG

gods I: Like i said in the actual post, No offence committed go unpunished, saro-wiwa payed for betraying Igbos, and his people suffered for same, to assure divine just judgement, the man who killed hip payed with his life, and his people were snatched away from power. Any complain?

I'm sure the over a million women and kids who were lead to starvation and eventually death were being punished for the sins of their ancestors....

Mumu!!!

gods I: Like i said in the actual post, No offence committed go unpunished, saro-wiwa payed for betraying Igbos, and his people suffered for same, to assure divine just judgement, the man who killed hip payed with his life, and his people were snatched away from power. Any complain?

How and when did he betray the Igbos ? Why are people always betraying Igbos ? Just a digression from the main topic

Keneking: Ok what type of disciplinary action would they take against him? Perhaps the guy might have acted to defend his Principal. You never can tell,some of those camera lens look like - dangerous weapon where bullet can escape. What was his distance (camera man) from his object, I mean proximity.

Perhaps the SSS guy should have find out for himself rather than assaulting the camera man.

So Yoruba still dey marry Ibo?
Na wa o! Na hin be say food and drinks go plenty for d party oh! C as I miss dis party

That's part of his job.. #Risk

Beat me twice that's my bad. He was obviously pissing people off!