The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni has charged journalists within the state to desist from fake information and sensational reporting, warning that such practices threaten peace and safety.
Ojajuni gave the cost on Tuesday when the newly elected government members of the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Ogun State Council, visited him on the Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta.
The CP, who referred to as for a return to the fundamentals of journalism, mentioned accuracy, objectivity and developmental reporting stay crucial within the face of rising misinformation on digital platforms.
He mentioned unverified stories might undermine safety operations and inflame stress throughout the state.
Ojajuni, who described journalists as important companions in crime preventing, assured the chapel of the command’s readiness to maintain synergy with the media to guard lives and property.
Earlier, Chairman of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Yetunde Fatungase counseled the police for its efforts in curbing crime and warranted of accountable reporting.
“We are right here to strengthen the prevailing relationship between the media and the police, recognising that each establishments play crucial roles in selling peace, safety and nationwide improvement.
“While the police work tirelessly to guard lives and property, the media stays dedicated to informing the general public precisely, responsibly and professionally,” Fatungase mentioned.
