FREE JONATHAN ELENDU NOW
Nigeria's State Security Service or SSS, the same intelligence agency that shut down Channels TV for legally broadcasting incorrect information about President Yar'Adua, is at it again.Jonathan Elendu, the writer at Elendu Reports, was arrested by Nigeria's SSS on Saturday evening upon arrival in Nigeria from the United States. Elendu was reportedly arrested to answer questions because his 'activities' have allegedly generated some national security issues. One publication specifically reported that Elendu was arrested for "sponsoring a guerilla news agency."[sic]
He was held for over 24 hours before he was interrogated. A spokesperson for the SSS told the Nigerian media that the "rule of law" would be followed and that Elendu wold be given an opportunity to defend himself, saying,
"Mr. Jonathan Elendu was invited today to answer questions on matters concerning national security which has to do wtih his reports. [sic] We are following the rule of law in whatever we are doing. After the question and answer, we can now establish the facts why he was invited."It is not clear whether Elendu has been released or whether he will be held indefinitely. What is clear is that "other on-line publishers who are abroad run the risk of being arrested on their return to Nigeria."
UPDATE 1: Nigerian Curiosity just got word from Elendu's family that Jonathan Elendu has been released and is currently seeing a doctor. It is unclear whether his passport has been returned and whether there were any conditions for his release.
UPDATE 2: ELENDU IS FAR FROM FREE
Unfortunately, although he is now receiving medical attention, Elendu is not actually free. His passport was not returned to him and therefore he is not free to return to his family in Michigan. Although he is no longer in detention, Elendu remains detained in Nigeria by the Nigerian government because without his travel documents, he does not have the right to leave Nigeria and return tohis residence in Michigan.
To read more, please head to Nigerian Curiosity as they're are monitoring the timeline of events passionately. Thanks!! .
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Wow. thats so wrong. Isn't there something like freedom of speech?
Hi Ugo,
I must say your blog page is different and it definitely stands out.
I was checking out blogs edited by fellow Nigerians and here I am at yours.
Thanks for the info on Jonathan Elendu.
I also have a blog, detailing my experiences in Nigeria after almost 20 years in the UK. Why not check me out at http://babajidesalu.wordpress.com
Keep up the good work Ugo and God bless.
Thanks for your blog.
You've always got something nice going UGO...Cheers!
why do u need to add me on fb? you're not my friend!! after all the harm u've caused me, please stay away from me!! i am happy now. n.
is he still not release???...ummmm who did u hurt? ^
this is nonsense
i hope he has been released.
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where r u ugo?we miss you
Ugo long time, where have u disappeared to?
where r u??? new blog?
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