He spoke shortly after reports that a publisher, Ja’afar Ja’afar, has gone into hiding following alleged threats he received as a result of the videos he published allegedly showing the governor receiving kick-backs from a contractor.
In a statement issued by the commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba, the governor charged journalists to be resolute towards upholding accuracy, objectivity and professional ethics in their line of duty.
He said at a critical period when Nigeria is facing myriads of challenges, the media should always be mindful of the laws guiding the conduct of their constituted responsibilities in their reportage.