Reuters Withdraws 'Fake Video' Showing Maiduguri Killings
Reuters Withdraws Nigeria Violence Story, Does Not Apologize
Reuters Withdraws Nigeria Violence Story, Does Not Apologize
 Sagir Musa | Sahara Reporters November 20, 2012 Reuters yesterday withdrew a story it published on Monday in which it reported on a video showing Nigerian troops shooting unarmed captives in Maiduguri, Borno State. The news agency said it was withdrawing the story because of questions raised about its date and location, but did not apologize, or identify who had raised those questions. The withdrawal, which is highly unusual of the powerful agency, followed a swift response by the Joint Task Force (JTF), which denied the authenticity of the material, recalling that it has “severally debunked similar accusations in the past and has made it absolutely clear that there is no established case of extra judicial killings, arrest or detention” by the JTF in the city. |
“In our code of conduct and standing instructions, no JTF personnel is allowed to carry video or still camera and cell phones while on operations.” Reviewing the video and pointing out inconsistencies, the Task Force noted that the media faces a complicated task to strike the right balance between its duty to inform the public and the danger of becoming tools in the hands of terrorists.
It reiterated its appeal to journalists to be very careful in broadcasting, printing and distributing of externally-gathered materials that have not been further authenticated.
“Therefore, the purported film should be seen and regarded as another vicious Boko Haram Terrorists Propaganda against the JTF.
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"As a professional and disciplined organization, we are mindful of the public concerns about our operations
and will certainly investigate allegations and where necessary make our findings public.
The Task Force wishes to once again remind the public including the media that it does not condone or encourage indiscipline
and anyone found culpable will always be appropriately sanctioned"...JTF
and will certainly investigate allegations and where necessary make our findings public.
The Task Force wishes to once again remind the public including the media that it does not condone or encourage indiscipline
and anyone found culpable will always be appropriately sanctioned"...JTF
(Reuters) - Please be advised that the Nigeria story issued on November 18, 2012, reporting that a video showed Nigerian troops shooting unarmed captives, is withdrawn.
The story is withdrawn because questions have been raised about the date and location of the video.
The following story has been withdrawn:
STORY NUMBER: L5E8MI2UG
STORY DATE 18/11/2012
STORY TIME: 1835 GMT
(Editing by Jim Loney)
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