THISDAY, a Nigerian newspaper has disowned an alleged staff and suspect arrested in connection with the invasion of the residence of Justice Mary Odili in Abuja.
The Nigeria Police, on Thursday, announced that 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with the unlawful invasion of the home of the Supreme Court Judge.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CP Mba disclosed that one of the suspects, Stanley Nkwazema works for THISDAY newspaper.
However, in a press release signed by Bolaji Adeniyi, Managing Editor (Print and Media), the newspaper stated that the suspect is not a member of staff of the media house.
The statement added that Nkwazema resigned 15 years ago as Sports Correspondent and was not re-employed.
It stated further that the suspect was never contacted after his exit to investigate any story since he left the company.
THISDAY added that it is also not aware of the suspect’s alleged investigation leading to the invasion on the residence of Justice Mary Odili.
THISDAY PRESS RELEASE
DISCLAIMER: STANLEY NKWAZEMA IS NOT OUR STAFF/CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
The attention of the management of THISDAY NEWSPAPERS has been drawn to the news making the rounds that Mr. Stanley Nkwazema, one of those suspected to have invaded the home of Justice Mary Odili claimed to be a staff and Contributing Editor of THISDAY.
Contrary to his claim, Mr. Nkwazema is neither a Staff of THISDAY nor a Contributing Editor. He was a Sports Correspondent and resigned more than 15 years ago.
However, occasionally, he, like hundreds of other readers of the newspaper, sends for publication articles and analyses and is usually obliged, a privilege THISDAY gives to some of its ex-staff. That does not in any way make him a staff and contributing Editor of THISDAY.
Since his resignation, THISDAY had at no time contracted Mr. Nkwazema to investigate any story, and we know nothing of his alleged investigation of a story leading to the raid of the residence of Hon. Justice Odili.
The police authorities and the general public should, therefore, note that Mr. Nkwazema, whatever may be his involvement in this matter, was not acting on behalf of THISDAY in any shape or form.
Thank you.
Signed
Bolaji Adebiyi
Managing Editor (Print and Digital)
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