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Nigerian Army detains Amnesty journalist over smart glasses at restricted facility

Nigerian Army arrested journalist Lawrence Zongo on 5 October for allegedly accessing a restricted military medical facility with Meta smart glasses, citing security concerns. The arrest follows a pattern of military pressure on journalists in conflict zones, but the specific charge of unauthorized access is new. The incident raises concerns about press freedom and surveillance technology use in Nigeria.

Premium Timesabout 6 hours agoNGengCredibility 11%View source

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