Viral video shows some police officers who allegedly attacked a BBC journalist who was covering sit-at-home order in Aba, Abia State.
This happened in Wednesday
The journalist, who could not be identified, was giving a live update during the BBC Igbo Facebook broadcast, when the police operatives who were on routine patrol attacked him.
It could be heard where the officers accused the journalist of filming them.
The reporter, in the live broadcast, was providing updates on the sit-at-home order in the South-east.
Heavily armed police officers could be seen questioning the journalist.
In there Words;
“Hey! Hey!! Stop there!!! Why are you videoing us?” one of the police officers angrily spoke to the journalist.
“I am not videoing you people. This is BBC live,” the journalist responded.
“Open am well!” the officer ordered in Pidgin English, referring to his camera.
“Hold-am,” a voice, believed to be that of another officer, said, implying the journalist should be held.
He was later arrested.
