Army commander calls for balanced coverage of security issues

Maj Gen Adebayo Babalola, the General Officer Commanding 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, has urged defence journalists to ensure balanced reporting of national security issues. Babalola also called on journalists to highlight the sacrifices made by military personnel, according to Punch Nigeria. The army commander’s appeal was directed specifically at reporters covering defence and security matters.

The supplied report did not provide further details about the occasion, the specific issues discussed or the response from journalists. His comments underline the importance he places on the way national security developments and military activities are presented to the public. No additional information was provided on any new reporting guidelines or measures announced during the engagement.