Nigerian journalist Fisayo Soyombo detained for exposing customs corruption.

Nigerian journalist Fisayo Soyombo was detained by the army in Port Harcourt after exposing alleged corruption and smuggling by customs officials. Soyombo's organization, FIJ, has called for his release and highlighted growing threats to press freedom in Nigeria. The journalist had previously released videos alleging that customs officers colluded with smugglers to illegally import cars and rice.

November 29, 2024
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