October 18, 2024 - Nigeria, Abuja

Officers from the Department of State Services (DSS) forcibly detained OrderPaper journalist Edna Ulaeto after raiding her Abuja home without notice.

This alarming incident is linked to a retracted article from OrderPaper concerning a supposed DSS operation. Witnesses reported that Edna was manhandled and taken in her nightclothes. Those who attempted to document the raid faced intimidation from officers.

Although Ulaeto was later released, this frightening incident highlights a disturbing pattern of violence against journalists in Nigeria, with over 100 violations recorded this year alone.

Women Press Freedom denounces the aggressive actions of DSS officers and demands respect for press freedom. The violent behavior of law enforcement must be thoroughly investigated.