User:Crtew/List of journalists killed by Boko Haram in Nigeria

Journalists killed by Boko Haram in Nigeria is about the impact the Boko Haram has had on journalists in Nigeria where at least 600 have been killed and others have been detained. The United Nations has established a plan of action for the safety of journalists to raise awareness and to provide practical steps in creating a safe work environment for journalists.

Edo Sule Ugbagwu
Ugbagwu was killed the same weekend On Saturday, April 24, a few days after the murders of Dabak and Bwede, 42 year old, Edo Sule Ugbagwu of The Nation Newspaper was found dead at his residence in Shasha, Lagos. A gun shot wound to the head from a close range is said to be the cause of death. At the time of death, he was with his younger brother. Ugbagwu was a mass communications and english graduate of Ado Bayero University. He previously worked for the late Comet Newspaper, and joined The Nation on July 31, 2006. He was in the area for a press briefing organized by the Nigerian Bar Association and fellow colleagues stated that he participating very actively in the briefing, asking questions and prompting discussion. The motives behind his murder are still unknown.

Zakariya Isa
Zakariya Isa (1970? - 22 October 2011) was killed in Maiduguri, October 22, 2011. He was the first known journalist killed by Boko Haram as the organization claimed responsibility in his case. He worked for the government owned, Nigerian Television Authority. He was attacked by a gunman at his home and shot in the head several times. The Boko Haram openly admitted to his slain, stating, "we will not hesitate to kill anyone who steps on our toes." They believed that Isa was an informant for the Nigerian Securities Agency and has been spying on them for several weeks. A spokesperson for the Boko Haram stated in an interview, "we killed him not because he was a journalist, but for his personal misconduct."

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Nansok Sallah
Sallah worked at Plateau State Radio and Television and Cool FM in Abuja before joining Highland FM radio, which is a government-owned station in Jos. Sallah was the news editor and he produced a weekly call-in radio program called "Highland Profile." His body was found on January 19, 2012 in a stream under a bridge on the Zaramagada-Rayfield Road, two hundred meters away from a military checkpoint. Sallah was 46 years old at the time of his murder and was from Langtang, Nigeria. No bruises were found on his body, but a wound to his right ear was present. No witnesses to the murder have come forward. The motive is still unknown, however, the murder preceded deadly attacks by a Nigerian Terrorist group.

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Enenche Akogwu
Covering the aftermath of coordinated terrorist attacks in northern Nigeria, Enenche Akogwu was gunned down by the Boko Haram on 20 January 2012.

Enenche Akogwu was born in Aiodio, in the southeastern state of Benue. He graduated from Benue State University in 2004 and then joined Channels Television as a reporter, where he worked in Abuja for two years before being promoted to correspondent for the city of Kano.

Enenche Akogwu was a journalist for two years at Channels Television, but was later stationed in Kano as a correspondent. He had won the Channels Television's 2011 Chairman's award.

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Context
Boko Haram, which means "Western education is forbidden", is an insurgent movement that is based in the northeast of Nigeria. The organization was found by Mohammad Yusuf in 20012. Their aim is to put a stop to what they deem "Westernization" and create a pure Islamic state. They are known for targeting Christians, government officials, churches, schools and even police stations. Murders linked to the insurgency estimate around 10,000 total deaths. United States miitary leaders believe that the Boko Harum is linked to the Al-Queda and the Talaban.

Government's response: Goodluck Jonathan's order:

Impact
The Boko Haram has killed several journalists under different circumstances ...

Other attacks on journalists:
 * Bombing of office of the This Day newspaper, Abuja
 * Bombing of office of the This Day, The Sun, and The Moment newspapers, Kaduna

Reactions
WAN-IFRA called for an immediate and thorough investigation of the murders and stated, "that it is the duty of the state to provide an environment in which journalists are able to carry out their professional duties without fear of violence."

Irina Bokova, who is director-general of UNESCO, said, “I condemn the murder of Zakariya Isa and call on the authorities to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice,” the Director-General said. “Free and independent media play an essential part in informing the open debate that is the cornerstone of democracy and good governance. Journalists cannot fulfil this role if they themselves are the targets of violence and intimidation.”

“I denounce the murder of Nansok Sallah and Enenche Akogwu” the Director-General said. “This crime constitutes a serious attack on the basic human right of freedom of expression and press freedom. I call on the Nigerian authorities to investigate these killings. Journalists must be supported in their mission to sustain informed public debate in the interest of democracy and rule of law.” ''' http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/director_general_condemns_murder_of_nigerian_journalists_nansok_sallah_and_enenche_akogwu/#.UjjLxtLRh8E

CPJ Statement: "We mourn the death of Nansok Sallah, and extend our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues," said CPJ Africa Advocacy Coordinator Mohamed Keita. "Authorities in Jos must pursue all leads in tracking his killer, and bring those responsible to justice."

Highland FM general Manager Terzungwe Wua described Sallah as a "cool-headed man who did his job diligently.