By Our Reporter
The Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor Ahmed Idris has raised an alarm over the attitude of one Abdullahi who claimed to be a journalist, going round the state threatening elected and political office holders in the name of the state government.
Idris, who disclosed this in a statement made available to Newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Idris noted with dismay that his Principal, His Excellency, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris anf other media aids of the Governor were not happy about the development, describing it as an attempt to smear the good image of the present administration and journalists in the state.
According to him, the impersonator claimed to be writing for "Trust Lucky Magazine".
He, however, said that investigations revealed that the said Abdullahi was neither a member of Kebbi State Corresponts' Chapel nor the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ).
"In essence, this man is an impersonator, because as a practicing Journalist, you are expected to register with these two bodies. It must be understood that this government has not sent any journalist to go and intimidate, harass or threaten anybody.
"Therefore, Government is appealing to all elected and political office holders across the state to seek verification from the office of the chief press Secretary to the kebbi state Governor, Commissioner for Information, Special Adviser on Media in case of anybody claiming to be from government," he advised.
While describing the dirty act of Abdullahi as malicious, Idris urged government officials to be vigilant in dealing with Journalists so as not to fall into the wrong hands.
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