The Kaduna State Police Command, had on Wednesday, charged members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the state to be professional and objective in their reports to enhance peace and development.
This plea was made by the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Umar Shehu, during a courtesy visit by the new NUJ executive members of the state council to the commissioner’s office.
According to him, some members of the press are rushing to publish or air negative stories concerning the police but fail to report achievements of the command. In his words “It baffles one to see minor cases of crimes being promoted on the front pages of national dailies as well as in the broadcast media while successes in policing are not adequately reported.”
He added that in the same manner, the media concentrate on reporting cases involving prominent persons ignoring those affecting ordinary citizens, who deserve such publicity much.
However, the commissioner called for increased synergy and collaboration between the police and the media through frequent interaction.
