NGE laments Agbroko’s killing
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) says it is saddened by the killing last week in Lagos of one of its members, Mr Godwin Agbroko, chairman, Editorial Board of ThisDay newspapers.
In a statement yesterday in Lagos, jointly signed by its president and secretary, Messrs Baba Dantiye and John Ndukauba, respectively, the NGE described Godwin Agbroko’s murder as a loss to journalism
“The killing, by yet to be identified persons, brings to the fore the daily hazards and dangers journalists face in discharging their constitutional mandate of keeping the people informed, entertained and educated.
“By his death, the community of editors and indeed journalism in Nigeria has lost one of its articulate, focused, dedicated practitioner and a vibrant columnist,” the statement said.
It urged the security agencies to undertake an in-depth and thorough investigation into the killing of Agbroko and bring to justice those behind this heinous act.
“It is only by bringing the killers to justice that media practitioners will be assured of their safety, especially now with the increased tempo of political activities leading to the 2007 elections.
“The nation’s democratic march will be the loser when journalists are unable to undertake their assignments without fear,” it added.