Several police officers, who were roaming the perimeter of the field without accreditations, targeted the FrontPageAfrica’s Sports Desk Editor, among several journalists and fans. In the process of forcefully taking the reporter out, the Police wearing PSU uniform damaged Christopher Walker’s camera, and a Samsung phone. The Sports Writers stressed that the officers’ action doesn’t only undermines, it also threatens the media and its work. “Many at times, members of the Sporting Press are molested, intimidated and harassed by unprofessional security personnel. SWAL called on the nation’s sporting authorities to ensure that security personnel are given trainings on their operations at game venues.

Source: Front Page Africa January 28, 2020 00:00 UTC