Zamfara Govt Shuts Down Media Houses For ‘Violating Government Order And Journalism Practice’
The Zamfara Government has ordered the shutting down of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Gusau and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN’s Pride FM for violating government order and journalism practice.
In a statement issued by the State’s Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara in Gusau, the State capital on Saturday the Commissioner said, other media organisations sanctioned include Gamji TV, Gamji FM and Al umma TV which are privately owned Media outfits operating in the State.
Dosara said, the closure of the affected stations was approved by the State Security Council.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police had been directed to arrest and prosecute personnel of the affected stations caught violating the order in the State.
The affected media organisations were said to have earned the sanctions for allegedly covering and reporting a political rally organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.
Bello Matawalle, Zamfara governor, had on Friday announced a total lockdown in Anka, Bukkuyum and Gummi LGAs of the state following the resurgence of bandit attacks.
He also ordered the immediate suspension of political meetings and activities in the affected communities.
