By Moses Adeniyi
In reaction to Sunday’s attack on journalists in Lagos, by hoodlums, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered an investigation to bring the hoodlums who masterminded the assault to book.
Recall that Sunday’s visit of All Progressive Congress’ presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to the palace of the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, was coloured with an attack on a press bus conveying journalists attached to the State Governors Office.
The attack which occurred between Ebute-Ero and Adeniji, Iga-Iduganran, left damages on the bus, while leaving injuries on some of the journalists.
Governor Sanwo-Olu in reaction has thus, directed that those involved must be fished out and made to face the law.
He said, “Lagos State Government condemns the incident. We hold the media in high esteem and the government has always ensured that they have a conducive environment to perform their duties. Nobody or group will be allowed to destroy our cordial relationship with the media. Lagos has no room for hooligans.”
Besides, it was gathered the government will pick up the hospital bills of those injured in the incident.
This is just as the Governor on Monday paid an unscheduled visit to the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre located in the state’s secretariat to empathize with the affected journalists.
The Governor who was accompanied by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and numerous aides including his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile urged the journalists not to be deterred by the hazards of their job.
He said, “Your job is risky, very risky but don’t be deterred by the hazards of the job. You must have the courage to persevere.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu decried that traducers of the government will always find a way to discredit the good intentions and policies of the government.