Media General has strongly condemned the alleged assault on its North East Regional Correspondent, Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe, by military personnel in Walewale.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the media house said it received with deep concern reports that Mr. Kanaluwe was attacked on January 26 while performing his lawful daily activities.
The journalist was not filming or covering any military operation at the time of the incident.
The company described the attack as “an unwarranted act of violence, a serious abuse of power, and a violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution.”
“Media General strongly condemns this act of violence against a journalist who was going about his daily activities without filming any military exercise,” the statement added.
Media General has called on the Military High Command and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to conduct an urgent and thorough investigation and ensure that all personnel found culpable are identified and sanctioned in line with military and national laws.
The media house has also petitioned the Ministry of Defence to address what it describes as a growing pattern of military brutality against civilians, including journalists, during internal security operations.
“The use of excessive force against unarmed citizens is unacceptable and must not be allowed to persist,” the statement said.
Reaffirming its commitment to press freedom and the safety of journalists, Media General stated it will continue to pursue all lawful avenues to ensure accountability and safeguard the rights and welfare of its reporters across the country.
“Journalism is not a crime, and no journalist should be subjected to violence, intimidation or abuse in the course of duty,” the statement concluded.
This incident has reignited national conversations on the protection of journalists and the need for strict oversight of security personnel during civilian operations.
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