The International Press Centre (IPC), through its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) Hub, has condemned the attack on journalists returning from an All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Kano State.

The incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, 2026, shortly after journalists covered the Tinubu Support Group rally at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

The IPC-SPJ Hub disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Press Freedom Officer, Melody Akinjiyan.

According to the statement, hoodlums attacked a vehicle conveying journalists from several media organisations as they travelled back from the rally.

The affected journalists included four staff members of Radio Nigeria’s Pyramid FM, a journalist from Guarantee Radio and a reporter with Daily Trust.

The attackers reportedly repeatedly hit the vehicle, causing damage and injuring the driver. Some journalists also sustained injuries after being hit by broken glass from the damaged vehicle.

The IPC-SPJ Hub described the incident as a serious concern, particularly because a Radio Nigeria Pyramid FM vehicle was damaged during the attack.

The Executive Director of the IPC, Lanre Arogundade, said the incident posed a threat to press freedom and the safety of journalists covering political activities.

Arogundade warned that journalists should not be subjected to attacks as political campaigns and rallies intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“The campaigns and rally just recently started, and journalists should not be subject to any form of attack at this time, when political activities are gradually increasing ahead of the general elections,” he said.

The IPC-SPJ Hub called on security agencies to strengthen measures to protect journalists covering political activities, particularly those deployed to large gatherings where safety risks may be heightened.

It also advised media organisations and journalists covering electoral activities to conduct proper security assessments and remain vigilant while reporting political and election-related events.

IPC Condemns Attack on Journalists Returning From APC Rally in Kano

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