November 30, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Army has released investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo.
Earlier, the army said Soyombo was arrested along with other individuals at an illegal oil bunkering site during an operation against oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region.
However, the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) which confirmed his release, said it would address the allegation appropriately.
“We can confirm that our founder, ‘Fisayo Soyombo, has now been released by the Nigerian army, following the intense media campaign you all mounted.
“FIJ acknowledges the Nigerian Army’s deliberate mischaracterisation to suggest an involvement in “illegal oil bunkering”. FIJ will also address this statement appropriately.
“Our immediate concern is regarding the safety of ‘Fisayo Soyombo in view of extensive information sharing with the Army on his fieldwork during the period of his detention. We are assessing the situation and hoping that his safety will not be jeopardised after release”, FIJ said in a statement on Friday night.
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