The Founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Fisayo Soyombo, has been released from the custody of the Nigerian Army.
FIJ confirmed his release through a statement on its official Twitter handle, noting that it will address the allegations against Soyombo at a later time.
The statement reads:
“We can confirm that our founder, @fisayosoyombo, has now been released by @HQNigerianArmy, following the intense media campaign you all mounted.
“FIJ acknowledges the Nigerian Army’s deliberate mischaracterisation to suggest an involvement in ‘illegal oil bunkering.’ FIJ will address this statement appropriately.
“Our immediate concern is the safety of Fisayo Soyombo, in view of extensive information sharing with the Army about his fieldwork during the period of his detention. We are assessing the situation and hoping that his safety will not be jeopardised after his release.”