Nigerian investigative journalist David Hundeyin has responded to being declared wanted by Nigerian security authorities, describing it as the cost he must bear for speaking the truth. Hundeyin, who has been at the forefront of exposing sensitive matters through his investigative journalism, stated that this latest move is just one of many attempts by the government to silence him.
The police recently announced that they were trailing Hundeyin and his associate, Michael Temidayo Alade, for allegedly leaking classified documents, a violation of the Official Secrets Act. This comes after the arrest of Bristol Isaac, also known as PIDOMNigeria on social media platform X, who was implicated in the same case.
Speaking on News Central TV, Hundeyin expressed that his current predicament is part of the hazards of investigative journalism in a country where truth-telling is often perceived as a threat by those in power.
“This isn’t the first time the Nigerian State has come after me. Last year, the National Intelligence Agency attempted to abduct me from a foreign country. I’ve had to flee multiple countries, including Ghana and Kenya, to avoid further persecution,” he revealed.
Hundeyin, now residing in the UK, emphasized that his work is driven by the commitment to uncovering the truth, even when it is uncomfortable for those in power. “This is the price you pay when you tell the truth, especially when it’s not fashionable to do so in the face of an establishment that sees it as an affront.”
Despite the ongoing challenges, Hundeyin remains resolute in his mission to pursue investigative journalism, urging his supporters to remain focused on the bigger picture of transparency and accountability in governance.
