A digital media journalist identified as Mururi TV was on Thursday night rushed to St. Benedict Hospital in critical condition following an alleged assault during the Ol Kalou by-election.
According to reports circulating online, the journalist was reportedly attacked by hooded, heavily armed security officers while covering events related to the by-election.
It is alleged that the officers confiscated his equipment, including cameras and mobile phones, before leaving the scene.
The hooded men were reportedly traveling in high-end Toyota Prado vehicles.
The journalist was later taken to St. Benedict Hospital, where he was admitted in critical condition. Reports indicate that he is receiving emergency medical treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged attack remain unclear, and there has been no official statement from the National Police Service regarding the incident at the time of publication.
The incident has sparked concern among media practitioners and human rights advocates, with many calling for investigations into the alleged assault and the reported confiscation of the journalist’s equipment.
Authorities are expected to provide further details as investigations into the incident continue.
