Limited statement by the Management of Globalupfront Newspapers on our Publisher and Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Madu Onuorah who was abducted from his residence by the Nigerian Police on Wednesday, 22/5/2024 evening
We have confirmed the release (on bail) of our Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Madu Onuorah who was abducted by men of the Ebonyi Police Command on Wednesday 22/5/2024 evening from his residence in Lugbe, Abuja.
He was released late Thursday, 23/5/2024, night by Enugu State Police Command who requested the Ebonyi Police to abduct him for them.
We are awaiting a full briefing by Mr Onuorah and our lawyers before issuing a full statement on this matter and the next line of action.
We solidly stand by our Editor-in-Chief and the harmless story we published.
We insist the police station is not a court of law where alleged defamation cases are tried.
We want to thank the Journalism and Media family, friends and well-wishers, and all defenders of freedom of expression who rose against a budding tyranny.
Signed:
Management of Globalupfront Newspapers
24/5/2024