The African Football Journalists Association (AFOJA) has expressed total sadness and grief at the killing of a member in Nigeria on Friday. Seven c
The African Football Journalists Association (AFOJA) has expressed total sadness and grief at the killing of a member in Nigeria on Friday.
Seven crew members from SuperSport were abducted on the road, en route to cover the matchday 3 of the AFCON qualifier between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo on Friday 11th October.
Even more tragic was the fact that one of the seven was actually shot and killed by the abductors in the incident.
In a statement by the leadership of AFOJA, signed by Executive Secretary Nuhu Adams, such sad occurrence is very worrying as it means that the safety of our colleagues is at high risk in the innocent discharge of their regular duties.
‘’We decry this barbaric act that violated the safety of our colleagues and hope the authorities in high risk countries will take note and act on ensuring the safety of professionals whose main motivation was to bring the game we all enjoy to the screens and pages of viewers and readers to enjoy.
‘‘We commiserate with the family of the deceased. No words can explain or justify what has happened so we can only express our sympathy and pray that his soul rests in peace’’.
Statement signed by Nuhu Adams, (Ghanaian journalist) Executive Secretary, AFOJA.
Nigeria won 1-0 against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
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