 The Nigerian Union of Journalists and UJ, the FCT Capital Chapter, has challenged the Niger police, the DSS, and other security agencies to up the ante on intelligence in a solidarity walk to the force headquarters in Abuja. The Union called for the unraveling of the disappearance of Todu Salem, a reporter with the Vanguard newspaper. Salem has been missing for 12 days now. June 2021 reports of the Nigerian Union of Journalists and Media Foundation for West Africa gave a shocking revelation. The media industry had recorded seven unresolved killings, 300 violations which had affected about 500 journalists, media workers, and media houses in Nigeria. The NUJ Council chairman Immanuel Ubeji says what all these show is that the prevailing environment is unsafe for journalists and other media workers. The demand of the Union is that the case of the missing journalist be transferred to a special unit of the IGP for speedy results. It was undertaken for us to reinforce our demand that the police should do more in locating Mr. Todu Salem, reuniting with his family, and if it's a case of abduction, bring to book those responsible for his disappearance. Media correspondents at the protest expressed their displeasure over the constant harassment, intimidation, brutalization and disappearances of journalists. They called on security agencies to ensure the protection of journalists in the course of carrying out their duties. I'm saddened and I'm traumatized that what we expected to get from the police is direct opposite of what they are telling us. Today we march to the false headquarters to demand for the free return and safe return of our colleague, Mr. Todu Salem, of Vanguard newspaper, who have been missing since about 12 days ago. Responding to the protesting journalist, the force public relations officer. Frank Umba said all hands were on deck to unravel the misery. As I speak to you, we've made considerable significant progress with investigation, but I'm glad that the chairman of the council understood the need for confidential briefing and because of that request, I would rather do more of confidential briefings. The prayers of everyone is that Todu is found soonest so that he can reunite with his family, colleagues and loved ones. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.