11.03.2008 - Source: US Department of State

Ondo State: A journalist was beaten to coma by the police officers, including the Deputy Commissioner ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2007") [ID 23392]

"Security forces beat journalists. For example, on May 1, journalist Dare Folorunso was taken to a hospital in a coma after several Ondo State policemen, including Deputy Commissioner Joshua Mumbo, beat him. Police objected to Folorunso taking photos during a May Day rally at Akure Stadium and attempted to confiscate his camera, at which point Folorunso defended himself. He later recovered and was discharged. The local Union of Journalists asked police to pay compensation and offer Folorunso a public apology; however, no action was taken by year's end."

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