The founder of Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Mr Fisayo Soyombo, has been arrested by the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt.
NewsBand understand that the arrest of the investigative journalist, could be connected to his recent revelation of corruption within the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and allegations of smuggling operations orchestrated by customs officers.
Mr Soyombo’s arrest was disclosed in a statement posted on the official X handle of the Foundation For Investigative Journalism on Friday.
“The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt has been detaining our founder ‘Fisayo Soyombo 3 days running. Journalism is not a crime,” FIJ said.
Soyombo is known for his investigative reporting on high-profile issues such as corruption, abuse of power, and human rights violations.
Recall that in November, he released more videos to establish his smuggling allegations against officers of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS).
The investigative journalist had alleged that customs officers conspired with a smuggler, to illegally pass about 2000 cars and smuggle in bags of rice into the country.
He had said the illegal operation was slated to take place on Sunday, November 10, 2024.
