Arrest of Journalist.

Journalist arrested, charged after reporting on attacks against Christians in Nigeria.

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter.| Friday, November 12, 2021

Nigerians hold a sign urging for an end to killings. | ECCVN

A Nigerian journalist faces prolonged detention allegedly for his reporting about attacks against predominantly Christian communities in Nigeria and the government’s response.

Luka Binniyat, a Nigerian Roman Catholic journalist and father who writes for the anti-communist Epoch Times, was arrested last week. On Tuesday, Binniyat was arraigned at the Barnawa Magistrate’s Court in Kaduna state. He was charged with cyberstalking, a charge that critics say is often used in the African country to silence the media. 

Luka Binniyat, a Nigeria-based reporter for The Epoch Times, attends an interment ceremony in Madamai, Nigeria, Sept. 28, 2021. | Rural Watch/Bitrus Adamu

On Nov. 4, Binniyat informed Epoch Times Africa Desk Editor Doug Burton that he was arrested and urged the editor to “contact all relevant persons.”