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Zamfara Government says it will ‘deal with’ Journalists making ‘unguided utterances’

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Zamfara state Government has declared that it will “deal decisively” with any journalist or social media handlers jeopardizing its efforts in tackling insecurity by spreading fake news

Commissioner of Information Ibrahim Dosara said this while addressing a press conference at the police Headquarters in Gusau the state Capital. He said the move is to ensure authenticity of stories going outside the state.

According to him, spreading fake news is promoting the unholy activities of bandits in the state.

“Cognisant of fake news, unguided utterances by members of both conventional and the social media, the Zamfara State government among its resolution recently adopted to take appropriate action against unprofessional conduct in media practice.”

“Let me emphasise here that the state government will never continue to condone the unwholesome act.”

The information commissioner, however, said the news briefing was not intended to castigate or embarrass any journalist in the state.

“The Zamfara State government still holds lots of you (pressmen) in great esteem because of your work that is strictly according to the ethics of your profession.”

The Commissioner also alleged that some politicians “sponsor” Journalists and social media handlers to spread fake news.

He added that security agencies have been directed to monitor the activities of such journalists and take necessary actions.

“The Commissioner of Police, the DSS, the Civil defence and I, as commissioner, have been saddled with the responsibility of ensuring compliance to professionalism in media practices.” he said.

The Zamfara State Government further reassured of its commitment to make the state a more peaceful place for all.

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