In a 5-paragraph statement, Aminu Nurudeen Amin, a Nigerian journalist, debunked a report by The Punch newspaper that he was on the run after he purportedly uploaded a controversial video that went viral on the social media where the Nigerian Police Inspector-General, Ibrahim Idris, was struggling to make a public address.
In the reaction that called the professionalism of The Punch reporters to question, Akin wrote;
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My attention has been drawn to a widely circulated news report in today’s edition of the Punch newspaper with the above caption.
The article erroneusly linked my person to a trending video of the IG Police. It also erroneusly claimed I was invited by the police and that I am currently on the run.
I wish to categorically state as follows;
1. That I, Aminu Nurudeen Amin, is not a blogger for Voice of Liberty Newspaper.
2. I never released the said video in circulation.
3. I was never invited by the kano police command and I am certainly not on the run.
4. In my capacity as the Kano State correspondent of Liberty TV/Radio, I have a professional relationship with the Kano State police command as partners in the development of our dear country.
5. The Punch is advised to ensure they get their facts right before promoting false and inaccurate stories.”
